Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
'Thou hast known David my father, that he hath not been able to build a house to the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars that have been round about him, till Jehovah's putting them under the soles of his feet.
New American Standard Bible
“You know that
King James Version
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
Holman Bible
“You know my father David was not able to build a temple for the name of Yahweh his God. This was because of the warfare all around him until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.
International Standard Version
"You know that my father David was unable to build a temple dedicated to the LORD his God because he was busy fighting wars all around him until the LORD defeated his enemies.
A Conservative Version
Thou know how that David my father could not build a house for the name of LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
American Standard Version
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
Amplified
“You know that David my father could not build a house (temple) for the Name (Presence) of the Lord his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.
Bible in Basic English
You have knowledge that David my father was not able to make a house for the name of the Lord his God, because of the wars which were round him on every side, till the Lord put all those who were against him under his feet.
Darby Translation
Thou knowest that David my father could not build a house unto the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
Julia Smith Translation
Thou knewest David my father, that he was not able to build a house for the name of Jehovah his God from the face of wars which surrounded him, until Jehovah will give them under the soles of his feet
King James 2000
You know how that David my father could not build a house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"You knew David my father, that he was not able to build a house for the name of Yahweh his God, {in view of the warfare} which surrounded him, until Yahweh placed them under the soles of his feet.
Modern King James verseion
You know how David my father could not build a house to the name of Jehovah his God because of the wars which were around him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thou knowest of David my father, how he could not build a house unto the name of the LORD his God for war which he had on every side, until the LORD had put them under his foot.
NET Bible
"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.
New Heart English Bible
"You know how that David my father could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
The Emphasized Bible
Thou, knewest David my father, how that he could not build a house unto the Name of Yahweh his God, because of the wars that were about him on every side, - until Yahweh should put them under the soles of his feet;
Webster
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house to the name of the LORD his God, for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
World English Bible
"You know how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Yahweh his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Yahweh put them under the soles of his feet.
Themes
Diplomacy » Instances of » Solomon, in his alliance with hiram
Feet » Parts of, mentioned in scripture » Sole
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Solomon
Temple » Solomon's » Forbidden by God because david was a man of war
The First Temple » David » Being a man of war not permitted to build
Topics
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Banah
Shem
'elohiym
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 5:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Wisdom: Architecture
2 and Solomon sendeth unto Hiram, saying, 3 'Thou hast known David my father, that he hath not been able to build a house to the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars that have been round about him, till Jehovah's putting them under the soles of his feet. 4 'And now, Jehovah my God hath given rest to me round about, there is no adversary nor evil occurrence,
Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:3
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou art, and blood thou hast shed.
1 Chronicles 22:8
and the word of Jehovah is against me, saying, Blood in abundance thou hast shed, and great wars thou hast made: thou dost not build a house to My name, for much blood thou hast shed to the earth before Me.
Joshua 10:24
And it cometh to pass, when they bring out these kings unto Joshua, that Joshua calleth unto every man of Israel, and saith unto the captains of the men of war, who have gone with him, 'Draw near, set your feet on the necks of these kings;' and they draw near, and set their feet on their necks.
2 Samuel 7:5-11
'Go, and thou hast said unto My servant, unto David, Thus said Jehovah, Dost thou build for Me a house for My dwelling in?
1 Chronicles 22:4-6
And cedar-trees even without number, for the Zidonians and the Tyrians brought in cedar-trees in abundance to David.
2 Chronicles 6:6-8
and I fix on Jerusalem for My name being there, and I fix on David to be over My people Israel.
Psalm 8:6
Thou dost cause him to rule Over the works of Thy hands, All Thou hast placed under his feet.
Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: 'Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.'
Malachi 4:3
And ye have trodden down the wicked, For they are ashes under the soles of your feet, In the day that I am appointing, Said Jehovah of Hosts.
1 Corinthians 15:25
for it behoveth him to reign till he may have put all the enemies under his feet --
Ephesians 1:22
and all things He did put under his feet, and did give him -- head over all things to the assembly,