2 Chronicles 6:9

New English Translation

But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.’

Cross References

1 Chronicles 17:4

“Go, tell my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord says: “You must not build me a house in which to live.

1 Chronicles 28:3

But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.’

2 Chronicles 6:10

The Lord has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the Lord God of Israel

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.