Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.
Thou hast shed
Thou shalt not
General references
Bible References
Thou hast shed
1 Chronicles 28:3
But God said to me, 'You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
Numbers 31:20
You must purify each garment and everything that is made of skin, everything made of goat's hair, and everything made of wood."
1 Kings 5:3
"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.
Thou shalt not
1 Chronicles 17:4
"Go, tell my servant David: 'This is what the Lord says: "You must not build me a house in which to live.
2 Samuel 7:5
"Go, tell my servant David: 'This is what the Lord says: Do you really intend to build a house for me to live in?
General references
1 Kings 8:19
But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.'