1 Kings 8:17

New English Translation

Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

The Lord told my father David, ‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon: “My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I wanted to build a temple where the ark of the Lord’s covenant could be placed as a footstool for our God. I have made the preparations for building it.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for the Lord, a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob.”