Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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.
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.
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 So Solomon sent unto Hiram, saying: - 3 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; 4 but, now, Yahweh my God hath given me rest on every side, - there is neither adversary nor incident of evil.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:3
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
1 Chronicles 22:8
but the word of Yahweh came unto me, saying, Blood in abundance, hast thou shed, and, great wars, hast thou made, - thou shalt not build a house for my Name, because, much blood, hast thou shed upon the earth, before me.
Joshua 10:24
And it came to pass, when they brought out these kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war who had been with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. So they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
2 Samuel 7:5-11
Go and say unto my servant - unto David: Thus, saith Yahweh, - Shalt, thou, build me a house, for me to dwell in;
1 Chronicles 22:4-6
and cedar-trees, even without number, - for the Zidonians and the Tyreans brought cedar-trees in abundance, unto David.
2 Chronicles 6:6-8
nevertheless I have made choice of Jerusalem, that my Name might be there, - and I have made choice of David, that he might be over my people Israel.
Psalm 8:6
Shouldst give him dominion over the works of thy hands, - All things, shouldst have put under his feet:
Psalm 110:1
The declaration of Yahweh to my Lord - Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
Malachi 4:3
And ye shall tread down the lawless, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet, - in the day when I am working with effect, saith Yahweh of hosts.
1 Corinthians 15:25
For he must needs reign, until he shall put all his enemies under his feet:
Ephesians 1:22
And did put, all things, in subjection beneath his feet. And gave him to be head over all things unto the assembly,