Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Now Solomon was determined to build a temple dedicated to the Name of the LORD as well as his own royal palace.
A Conservative Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
American Standard Version
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Amplified
Bible in Basic English
Now it was Solomon's purpose to put up a house for the name of the Lord and a house for himself as king.
Darby Translation
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Julia Smith Translation
And Solomon will say to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
King James 2000
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Solomon planned to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a {royal palace for himself}.
Modern King James verseion
And Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom:
NET Bible
Solomon ordered a temple to be built to honor the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.
New Heart English Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
The Emphasized Bible
Then Solomon gave word to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Webster
And Solomon determined to build a house for the name of the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.
World English Bible
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Solomon saith to build a house for the name of Jehovah, and a house for his kingdom,
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Context Readings
Solomon Petitions The King Of Tyre
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Cross References
1 Kings 5:5
Jehovah promised my father David: 'Your son, whom I will make king after you, will build a Temple for me. I have decided to build that Temple for the worship of Jehovah my God.'
Deuteronomy 12:5
You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.
Deuteronomy 12:11
It will happen in the place Jehovah choose for his name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you. Bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings that you will vow to Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 28:58
You might not faithfully obey every word of the teachings that are written in this book. You might not respect this glorious and awe inspiring name: JEHOVAH your God.
1 Kings 7:1
Solomon took thirteen years to build a palace for himself.
1 Kings 8:18
Jehovah said to him: 'You were right in wanting to build a temple for me.
1 Kings 8:20
Now Jehovah has kept his promise. I have succeeded my father as king of Israel. And I have built the Temple for the worship of Jehovah the God of Israel.
1 Kings 9:1
Solomon finished building Jehovah's Temple, the royal palace, and everything else he wanted to build.
1 Chronicles 22:10
He is the one who will build a house for my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for a very ong time.'
Matthew 6:9-10
Our Father in heaven, holy is your name. (Exodus 6:3) (Psalm 83:18) (Isaiah 42:8; 54:5; 63:16; 64:8)