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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Christian Standard Bible ®
2 Chronicles 6:7
My father David had his heart seton building a temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
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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.
Berean 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.
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: 2but I have built an exalted temple for you,a place for your residence forever. 3Then the king turned and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing. 4He said: 5“Since the day I brought my people Israelout of the land of Egypt,I have not chosen a city to build a temple inamong any of the tribes of Israel,so that my name would be there,and I have not chosen a manto be ruler over my people Israel. 6But I have chosen Jerusalemso that my name will be there,and I have chosen Davidto be over my people Israel.” 7My father David had his heart seton building a temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.8However, the Lord said to my father David,“Since it was your desire to build a temple for my name,you have done well to have this desire. 9Yet, you are not the one to build the temple,but your son, your own offspring,will build the temple for my name.” 10So the Lord has fulfilled what he promised.I have taken the place of my father Davidand I sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised.I have built the temple 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
When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them,
When mankind began to multiply on the earth and daughters were born to them,
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of mankind were beautiful, and they took any they chose as wives for themselves.
Genesis 6:3
And the Lord said, “My Spirit will not remain with mankind forever, because they are corrupt. Their days will be 120 years.”
And the Lord said, “My Spirit will not remain with mankind forever, because they are corrupt. Their days will be 120 years.”
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth both in those days and afterward, when the sons of God came to the daughters of mankind, who bore children to them. They were the powerful men of old, the famous men.
The Nephilim were on the earth both in those days and afterward, when the sons of God came to the daughters of mankind, who bore children to them. They were the powerful men of old, the famous men.
Genesis 6:20
Two of everything—from the birds according to their kinds, from the livestock according to their kinds, and from the animals that crawl on the ground according to their kinds—will come to you so that you can keep them alive.
Two of everything—from the birds according to their kinds, from the livestock according to their kinds, and from the animals that crawl on the ground according to their kinds—will come to you so that you can keep them alive.
Genesis 6:22
And Noah did this. He did everything that God had commanded him.
And Noah did this. He did everything that God had commanded him.
Psalms 37:20
But the wicked will perish;the Lord’s enemies, like the glory of the pastures,will fade away—they will fade away like smoke.
But the wicked will perish;the Lord’s enemies, like the glory of the pastures,will fade away—they will fade away like smoke.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,but the years of the wicked are cut short.
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
The Lord has prepared everything for his purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
Hosea 4:3
For this reason the land mourns,and everyone who lives in it languishes,along with the wild animals and the birds of the sky;even the fish of the sea disappear.
For this reason the land mourns,and everyone who lives in it languishes,along with the wild animals and the birds of the sky;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).
