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1 Kings 8:17-19
International Standard Version
1 Kings 8:17-19
International Standard Version
17 “My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the Lord God of Israel. 18 The Lord told my father David:
‘Therefore, since you determined[a] to build a temple for my name, you acted well, because it was your choice[b] to do so. 19 Nevertheless, you are not to build the Temple, but your son who will be born[c] to you is to build a temple for my name.’
Footnotes
- 1 Kings 8:18 Lit. since it was in your heart
- 1 Kings 8:18 Lit. because it was in your heart
- 1 Kings 8:19 Lit. will come from your loins
1 Kings 8:17-19
New International Version
1 Kings 8:17-19
New International Version
17 “My father David had it in his heart(A) to build a temple(B) for the Name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 18 But the Lord said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name. 19 Nevertheless, you(C) are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’(D)
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