Thematic Bible: David undertakes the building of


Thematic Bible



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. Verse ConceptsFootstoolsPlansFear, Overcome ByThe Ark In The TempleMan's PurposesRoses

he told the prophet Nathan, "Look now, I'm living in a cedar palace, but the Ark of God resides behind a tent curtain." Nathan replied to the king, "Go do everything you have in mind, because the LORD is with you."

David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God. Verse ConceptsMan's Purposes

how he swore an oath to the LORD, vowing to the Mighty One of Jacob, "I will not enter my house, or lie down on my bed, or let myself go to sleep or even take a nap, read more.
until I locate a place for the LORD, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

He found favor with God and asked to design a dwelling for the house of Jacob, Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

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