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 his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.
7 David said to Solomon, “
Cross References
Deuteronomy 12:5
You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.
Deuteronomy 12:11
It will happen in the place Jehovah choose for his name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you. Bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings that you will vow to Jehovah.
Psalm 132:5
until I find a place for Jehovah, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.
Deuteronomy 12:21
If the place Jehovah your God chooses to put his name is too far away from you, you may slaughter an animal from the herds or flocks that Jehovah has given you. Eat as much as you want in your city. I have commanded you to do this.
2 Samuel 7:2-3
The king said to the prophet Nathan: I live in a house built of cedar. Yet the Ark of God is kept in a tent!
1 Kings 8:16-20
Since the time I brought my people out of Egypt, I have not chosen any city in all the land of Israel in which a temple should be built where I would be worshiped. But I chose you, David, to rule my people.'
1 Kings 8:29
Watch over this Temple day and night. For this is the place where you have chosen to be worshiped. Hear me when I face this Temple and pray.
1 Kings 9:3
Jehovah said: I have heard your prayers and your supplication you made. I have made this house holy. I put my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there at all times.
1 Chronicles 17:1-15
David settled in his palace. He said to Nathan the prophet: Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah is under a tent.
1 Chronicles 28:2-21
King David stood there and said: Listen to me relatives (brothers and sisters) and subjects. I had my heart set on building the Temple where the Ark of Jehovah's Covenant could be placed. This Temple will be a stool for our God's feet, and I have made preparations to build it.
1 Chronicles 29:3
Over and above all this that I have provided, I have given silver and gold from my personal property because of my love for God's Temple.
2 Chronicles 2:4
I am building a Temple to honor Jehovah my God. It will be a holy place where my people and I will worship him by burning incense of fragrant spices. We will present offerings of sacred bread to him continuously, and we will offer burnt offerings every morning and evening, as well as on Sabbaths, New Moon Festivals, and other holy days honoring Jehovah our God. He has commanded Israel to do this from generation to generation.
2 Chronicles 6:7-9
My father David had his heart set on building a Temple for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
Ezra 6:12
May the God who has made it a resting-place for his name send destruction on all kings and peoples whose hands are outstretched to make any change in this or to do damage to this house of God at Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given this order. Let it be done with all care.