1 Kings 8:17

The English Standar Version

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 brothers 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."