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The Darby Translation
1 Chronicles 28:3
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
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Christian Standard Bible®
but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.’
but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.’
Hebrew Names Version
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
King James Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
English Standard Version
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
New Century Version
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple for worshiping me, because you are a soldier and have killed many people.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple for worshiping me, because you are a soldier and have killed many people.'
New English Translation
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'
Amplified Bible
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My Name (Presence), because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My Name (Presence), because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
New American Standard Bible
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
World English Bible
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But God sayde vnto me, Thou shalt not buylde an house for my Name, because thou hast bene a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God sayde vnto me, Thou shalt not buylde an house for my Name, because thou hast bene a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
Legacy Standard Bible
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
Berean Standard Bible
but God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.'
but God said to me, 'You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.'
Contemporary English Version
but the Lord has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.
but the Lord has refused to let me build it, because he said I have killed too many people in battle.
Complete Jewish Bible
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, you have shed blood.'
Easy-to-Read Version
But God said to me, ‘No David, you must not build a house for my name. You must not do that because you are a soldier, and you have killed many men.'
But God said to me, ‘No David, you must not build a house for my name. You must not do that because you are a soldier, and you have killed many men.'
George Lamsa Translation
But the LORD said to me, You shall not build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed much blood.
But the LORD said to me, You shall not build a house for my name because you are a man of war and have shed much blood.
Good News Translation
but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.
but he has forbidden me to do it, because I am a soldier and have shed too much blood.
Lexham English Bible
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.'
Literal Translation
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a man of battles, and you have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house to My name, for you are a man of battles, and you have shed blood.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But God sayde vnto me: Thou shalt not buylde an house vnto my name, for thou art a man of warre, and hast shed bloude.
But God sayde vnto me: Thou shalt not buylde an house vnto my name, for thou art a man of warre, and hast shed bloude.
American Standard Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Bible in Basic English
But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;
But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But God saide vnto me: thou shalt not builde an house for my name, because thou hast ben a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God saide vnto me: thou shalt not builde an house for my name, because thou hast ben a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But God said unto me: Thou shalt not build a house for My name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me: Thou shalt not build a house for My name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
King James Version (1611)
But God said vnto me, Thou shalt not builde an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
But God said vnto me, Thou shalt not builde an house for my Name, because thou hast been a man of warre, and hast shed blood.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
but God said, Thou shalt not build me a house to call my name upon it, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
but God said, Thou shalt not build me a house to call my name upon it, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
English Revised Version
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But God seide to me, Thou schalt not bilde an hows to my name, for thou art a man werriour, and hast sched blood.
But God seide to me, Thou schalt not bilde an hows to my name, for thou art a man werriour, and hast sched blood.
Update Bible Version
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.
Webster's Bible Translation
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood.
But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood.
New King James Version
But God said to me, "You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, "You shall not build a house for My name, because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.'
New Living Translation
but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.'
but God said to me, ‘You must not build a Temple to honor my name, for you are a warrior and have shed much blood.'
New Life Bible
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You must not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war and blood.'
New Revised Standard
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
But, God, said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my Name, - for, a man of war, thou art, and, blood, hast thou shed.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
And God said to me: Thou shalt not build a house to my name: because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Revised Standard Version
But God said to me, 'You may not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
But God said to me, 'You may not build a house for my name, for you are a warrior and have shed blood.'
Young's Literal Translation
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou [art], and blood thou hast shed.
and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou [art], and blood thou hast shed.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
"But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for My name because you are a man of war and have shed blood.'
Contextual Overview
1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the princes of the divisions that ministered to the king, and the captains over thousands, and the captains over hundreds, and the comptrollers of all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the chamberlains, and the mighty men, and all the men of valour, unto Jerusalem. 2 And king David stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren and my people! I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah and for the footstool of our God, and I have prepared to build. 3 But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood. 4 And Jehovah the God of Israel chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever; for he has chosen Judah to be the prince; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel; 5 and of all my sons, (for Jehovah has given me many sons,) he has chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel. 6 And he said to me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. 7 And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be firm to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day. 8 And now in the sight of all Israel, the congregation of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God,—keep and seek for all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess the good land, and leave it as an inheritance to your children after you for ever. 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searches all hearts, and discerns all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cut thee off for ever. 10 Consider now, that Jehovah has chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do [it].
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Thou shalt: 1 Chronicles 17:4, 1 Chronicles 22:8, 2 Samuel 7:5-13, 1 Kings 5:3, 2 Chronicles 6:8, 2 Chronicles 6:9
blood: Heb. bloods
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:2 - was no Psalms 119:42 - for I trust Mark 14:8 - hath done Acts 7:46 - and desired
Cross-References
Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them; and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the heavens, and over every animal that moveth on the earth.
And God blessed them; and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the heavens, and over every animal that moveth on the earth.
Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.
Genesis 13:16
And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth, so that if any one can number the dust of the earth, thy seed also will be numbered.
And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth, so that if any one can number the dust of the earth, thy seed also will be numbered.
Genesis 24:60
And they blessed Rebecca, and said to her, Thou art our sister; mayest thou become thousands of tens of thousands; and may thy seed possess the gate of their enemies!
And they blessed Rebecca, and said to her, Thou art our sister; mayest thou become thousands of tens of thousands; and may thy seed possess the gate of their enemies!
Genesis 28:1
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
Genesis 28:6
And Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padan-Aram, to take a wife thence, blessing him, and giving him a charge saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan;
And Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padan-Aram, to take a wife thence, blessing him, and giving him a charge saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan;
Genesis 28:17
And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Genesis 28:18
And Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had made his pillow, and set it up [for] a pillar, and poured oil on the top of it.
And Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had made his pillow, and set it up [for] a pillar, and poured oil on the top of it.
Genesis 35:11
And God said to him, I am the Almighty God: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee; and kings shall come out of thy loins.
And God said to him, I am the Almighty God: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee; and kings shall come out of thy loins.
Genesis 41:52
And the name of the second he called Ephraim—For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
And the name of the second he called Ephraim—For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But God said unto me, thou shalt not build an house for my name,.... This he said by Nathan the prophet, 2 Samuel 7:5
because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood: see
1 Chronicles 22:8.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 28:3. Thou shalt not build a house — See 2 Samuel 7:6; 2 Samuel 7:13, and the observations at the end of that chapter.
