1 Kings 8:16-18

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁶ Since the day that I brought forth My people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel in which to build a house that My Name [and My Presence] might be in it, but I chose David to be over My people Israel.

¹⁷ Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the Name [the Presence] of the Lord, the God of Israel.

¹⁸ And the Lord said to David my father, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you did well that it was in your heart.