1 Chronicles 17:4

Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 17:4

BSB
"Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell.
AKJV
Go and tell David my servant, Thus said the LORD, You shall not build me an house to dwell in:
CPDV
"Go, and speak to my servant David: Thus says the Lord: You shall not build a house for me as a dwelling place.
ERV
Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:
NHEB
"Go and tell David my servant, 'Thus says the LORD, "You shall not build me a house to dwell in;
SMT
Go and say to David my servant, Thus said Jehovah, Thou shalt not build to me a house to dwell in:

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 17:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 17:4
Summary
God forbids David from building temple
Event
God prohibits temple construction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment