1 Kings 8:18

Jehovah said to him: 'You were right in wanting to build a temple for me.

2 Chronicles 6:7-9

My father David had his heart set on building a Temple for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does 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
My father David had his heart set on building a Temple for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.