Thematic Bible: David undertakes the building of


Thematic Bible



Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. Verse ConceptsFootstoolsPlansFear, Overcome ByThe Ark In The TempleMan's PurposesRoses

that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thy heart; for Jehovah is with thee.

And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God. Verse ConceptsMan's Purposes

How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob: Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids; read more.
Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.

who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob. Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

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