1 Kings 8:18

But the LORD God said unto David my father, 'In that it was in thine heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well, that thou wast so minded.

2 Chronicles 6:7-9

And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

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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
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.