Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
General references
Bible References
General references
2 Samuel 7:2
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 Kings 5:3
"You know that my father David was unable to build a temple dedicated to the LORD his God because he was busy fighting wars all around him until the LORD defeated his enemies.
1 Kings 8:17
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 17:1
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.