Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
David said to Solomon, “
King James Version
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:
Holman Bible
“My son,” David said to Solomon, “It was in my heart to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God,
International Standard Version
David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God.
A Conservative Version
And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of LORD my God.
American Standard Version
And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.
Amplified
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had intended to build a house for the
Bible in Basic English
And David said to Solomon, My son, it was my desire to put up a house for the name of the Lord my God.
Darby Translation
And David said to Solomon, As for me, my son, I was minded to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will say to Solomon his son, I, it was with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God.
King James 2000
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And David said to Solomon his son, "I myself had in my heart to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God,
Modern King James verseion
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David said to Salomon, "My son, I had in mine heart to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God.
NET Bible
David said to Solomon: "My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.
New Heart English Bible
David said to Solomon his son, "As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.
The Emphasized Bible
And David said to Solomon his son, - As for me, it was, near my heart, to build a house for the Name of Yahweh my God;
Webster
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of the LORD my God:
World English Bible
David said to Solomon his son, "As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of Yahweh my God.
Youngs Literal Translation
and David saith to Solomon his son, 'As for me, it hath been with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God,
Themes
Children » Counsel of parents to
David » King of israel » Delivers his charge to solomon
Temple » Solomon's » David undertakes the building of
Topics
Interlinear
Banah
Shem
References
American
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 22:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Helps Solomon Prepare To Build The Temple
6
Then he called for Solomon his son and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
7 David said to Solomon, “
Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:5
But you shall seek the place that the LORD your God will choose out of all your tribes to put his name and make his habitation there. There you shall go,
Deuteronomy 12:11
then to the place that the LORD your God will choose, to make his name dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution that you present, and all your finest vow offerings that you vow to the LORD.
Psalm 132:5
until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."
Deuteronomy 12:21
If the place that the LORD your God will choose to put his name there is too far from you, then you may kill any of your herd or your flock, which the LORD has given you, as I have commanded you, and you may eat within your towns whenever you desire.
2 Samuel 7:2-3
the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent."
1 Kings 8:16-20
'Since the day that I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel in which to build a house, that my name might be there. But I chose David to be over my people Israel.'
1 Kings 8:29
that your eyes may be open night and day toward this house, the place of which you have said, 'My name shall be there,' that you may listen to the prayer that your servant offers toward this place.
1 Kings 9:3
And the LORD said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your plea, which you have made before me. I have consecrated this house that you have built, by putting my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there for all time.
1 Chronicles 17:1-15
Now when David lived in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, "Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent."
1 Chronicles 28:2-21
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.
1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:
2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God and dedicate it to him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before him, and for the regular arrangement of the showbread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and the new moons and the appointed feasts of the LORD our God, as ordained forever for Israel.
2 Chronicles 6:7-9
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Ezra 6:12
May the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow any king or people who shall put out a hand to alter this, or to destroy this house of God that is in Jerusalem. I Darius make a decree; let it be done with all diligence."