2 Chronicles 6:7

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 5:3

“You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the Lord his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the Lord subdued his enemies.

1 Kings 8:17

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

1 Chronicles 17:1

When David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look, I am living in a palace made from cedar, while the ark of the Lord’s covenant is under a tent.”

1 Chronicles 22:7

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

2 Chronicles 6:8

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