1 Kings 8:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:18

But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to consider building a house for my name;

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon, “My son, I had planned to build a house to the name of the Lord my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had planned to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstool of our God, and I made preparations for building.

Psalm 132:5

until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”