1 Chronicles 28:3

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 28:3

BSB
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.'
AKJV
But God said to me, You shall not build an house for my name, because you have been a man of war, and have shed blood.
CPDV
But God said to me: 'You shall not build a house to my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.'
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.'
SMT
And God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house to my name, for thou a man of war, and thou didst pour out bloods.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 28:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 28:3
Summary
God rejected David's building due to warfare
Place
Israel
Event
Divine prohibition of temple construction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment