Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Holman Bible
to build a temple for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
A Conservative Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of LORD, the God of Israel.
American Standard Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Amplified
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
Now it was in the heart of my father David to put up a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Darby Translation
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be with the heart of David my father to build a house to the name of Jehovah God of Israel
King James 2000
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now, it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:
NET Bible
Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.
New Heart English Bible
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father, - to build a house, to the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel.
Webster
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:
World English Bible
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And it is with the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah God of Israel,
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 6:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Blesses The People
6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, where my name will reside. And I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.' 7 "My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. 8 The LORD told my father David:
Phrases
Cross References
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 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!"
2 Samuel 7:2-3
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 8:17
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 22:7
David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God.
1 Chronicles 28:2-4
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.