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.
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Bible References
General references
2 Samuel 7:2
The king said to the prophet Nathan: I live in a house built of cedar. Yet the Ark of God is kept in a tent!
1 Kings 5:3
You know my father David could not build a Temple for the worship of Jehovah due to the constant wars he had to fight. There were enemies in countries all around him. First Jehovah had to give him victory over all his enemies.
1 Kings 8:17
Solomon continued: My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of Jehovah the God of Israel,
1 Chronicles 17:1
David settled in his palace. He said to Nathan the prophet: Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah is under a tent.
1 Chronicles 22:7
David said to Solomon: My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of Jehovah my God.
1 Chronicles 28:2
King David stood there and said: Listen to me relatives (brothers and sisters) and subjects. I had my heart set on building the Temple where the Ark of Jehovah's Covenant could be placed. This Temple will be a stool for our God's feet, and I have made preparations to build it.