1 Kings 8:17

"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

2 Samuel 7:2-3

he told the prophet Nathan, "Look now, I'm living in a cedar palace, but the Ark of God resides behind a tent curtain."

1 Chronicles 17:1-15

After David had settled down to live in his palace, he spoke with the prophet Nathan. "Look, here I am living in this cedar palace, but the ark of the LORD's covenant remains surrounded by curtains!"

1 Chronicles 22:7

David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God.

1 Chronicles 28:2

King David rose to his feet and said, "My fellow citizens, may I have your attention. I intended to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, for a footstool of our God, so I began preparations for its construction.

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