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
However God told me: 'You must not build the Temple for my name because you have fought wars and caused bloodshed.'
Numbers 31:20
You must do the same for all the clothes and everything made of leather, goats' hair, or wood.
1 Kings 5:3
You know my father David could not build a Temple for the worship of Jehovah due to the constant wars he had to fight. There were enemies in countries all around him. First Jehovah had to give him victory over all his enemies.
Thou shalt not
1 Chronicles 17:4
Go tell my servant David, This is what Jehovah says: 'You are not the one to build me a house to dwell in.
2 Samuel 7:5
Go tell my servant David that I say to him: 'You are not the one to build a temple for me to live in.
General references
1 Kings 8:19
However you will never build it. It is your son who will build my temple.'