1 Kings 8:18

But the LORD said unto David, my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;

2 Chronicles 6:7-9

Now it was in the heart of David, my father, to build a house unto the name of the LORD God of Israel.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is first a willing desire, it is accepted according to what a person has and not according to what they do not have.

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Summary

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

Bible References

Whereas

2 Chronicles 6:7
Now it was in the heart of David, my father, to build a house unto the name of the LORD God of Israel.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there is first a willing desire, it is accepted according to what a person has and not according to what they do not have.