1 Kings 8:17-19

Modern English Version

¹⁷ “My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel. ¹⁸ The Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you had good intentions. ¹⁹ Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who will come out of your loins, he shall build the house for My name.’