1 Kings 8:16-18
1599 Geneva Bible
16 Since the day that I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city of all the tribes of Israel, to build an house that my Name might be there: but I have chosen (A)David to be over my people Israel.
17 And it was in the heart of David my father, to build an house to the Name of the Lord God of Israel.
18 And the Lord said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my Name, thou didst well, that thou wast so minded:
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