1 Kings 8:17

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Now it was in the heart of David my father 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 David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart;

1 Chronicles 22:7

David said to Solomon, “My son, I had it in my heart 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 brethren and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and 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.”