1 Kings 8:17

And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 8:17

BSB
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
AKJV
And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
CPDV
And my father David wanted to build a house to the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
ERV
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
NHEB
"Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
SMT
And it will be with the heart of David my father to build a house for name of Jehovah the God of Israel.

Commentary for 1 Kings 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 8:17
Summary
David desired to build sanctuary for God
Event
David conceived temple desire
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative