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2 Chronicles 6:7
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
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Christian Standard Bible®
My father David had his heart seton building a temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
My father David had his heart seton building a temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Hebrew Names Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Yisra'el.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Yisra'el.
King James Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
English Standard Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
New Century Version
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the Lord , the God of Israel.
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the Lord , the God of Israel.
New English Translation
Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.
Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.
Amplified Bible
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
World English Bible
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And it was in the heart of Dauid my father to builde an house vnto the Name of the Lord God of Israel,
And it was in the heart of Dauid my father to builde an house vnto the Name of the Lord God of Israel,
Legacy Standard Bible
And it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
And it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Contemporary English Version
When my father wanted to build a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
When my father wanted to build a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
Complete Jewish Bible
It was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Adonai the God of Isra'el;
It was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Adonai the God of Isra'el;
Darby Translation
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
"My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Good News Translation
And Solomon continued, "My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel,
And Solomon continued, "My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel,
Lexham English Bible
Now, it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Now, it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Literal Translation
And it was in the heart of my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
And it was in the heart of my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan my father Dauid was mynded to buylde an house vnto the name of the LORDE God of Israel,
And whan my father Dauid was mynded to buylde an house vnto the name of the LORDE God of Israel,
American Standard Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
Now it was in the heart of my father David to put up a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of my father David to put up a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when it was in the heart of Dauid my father to buylde an house for the name of the Lorde God of Israel,
And when it was in the heart of Dauid my father to buylde an house for the name of the Lorde God of Israel,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
King James Version (1611)
Now it was in the heart of Dauid my father to build an house for the Name of the Lord God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of Dauid my father to build an house for the Name of the Lord God of Israel.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came into the heart of David my father, to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
And it came into the heart of David my father, to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
English Revised Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne it was of the wille of Dauid, my fadir, to bilde an hows to the name of the Lord God of Israel,
And whanne it was of the wille of Dauid, my fadir, to bilde an hows to the name of the Lord God of Israel,
Update Bible Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel:
New King James Version
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a temple 2 Chronicles 6:8-10">[fn] for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a temple 2 Chronicles 6:8-10">[fn] for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
New Living Translation
Then Solomon said, "My father, David, wanted to build this Temple to honor the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
Then Solomon said, "My father, David, wanted to build this Temple to honor the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
New Life Bible
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
New Revised Standard
My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the Lord , the God of Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father, - to build a house, to the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel.
And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father, - to build a house, to the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel,
And whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel,
Revised Standard Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
`And it is with the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah God of Israel,
`And it is with the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah God of Israel,
THE MESSAGE
"My father David very much wanted to build a temple honoring the Name of God , the God of Israel, but God told him, ‘It was good that you wanted to build a temple in my honor—most commendable! But you are not the one to do it. Your son, who will carry on your dynasty, will build it for my Name.'
"My father David very much wanted to build a temple honoring the Name of God , the God of Israel, but God told him, ‘It was good that you wanted to build a temple in my honor—most commendable! But you are not the one to do it. Your son, who will carry on your dynasty, will build it for my Name.'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
"Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Contextual Overview
1Then Solomon said: "The LORD said that He would dwell in the thick cloud; 2and I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever." 3And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 4and said: "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has fulfilled with His own hand what He spoke with His mouth to my father David, saying, 5'Since the day I brought My people out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over My people Israel. 6But I have chosen Jerusalem so that My Name will be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.' 7Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.8But the LORD said to my father David, 'Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. 9Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.' 10Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
2 Samuel 7:2, 2 Samuel 7:3, 1 Kings 5:3, 1 Kings 8:17, 1 Chronicles 17:1, 1 Chronicles 22:7, 1 Chronicles 28:2-4
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 8:18 - Whereas 2 Chronicles 29:10 - Now it is Malachi 3:16 - and the Acts 16:6 - forbidden
Cross-References
Genesis 6:1
Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them,
Now when men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
Genesis 6:3
So the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years."
So the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years."
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and afterward as well, when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown.
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and afterward as well, when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown.
Genesis 6:20
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.
Genesis 6:22
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.
So Noah did everything precisely as God had commanded him.
Psalms 37:20
But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.
But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose-even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The LORD has made everything for His purpose-even the wicked for the day of disaster.
Hosea 4:3
Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.
Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Compare Kings (marginal references).
Compare Kings (marginal references).
