2 Chronicles 6:9

Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

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Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 6:9

BSB
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.'
AKJV
Notwithstanding you shall not build the house; but your son which shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.
CPDV
But you shall not build the house. Truly, your son, who will go forth from your loins, shall build a house to my name.'
ERV
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
NHEB
nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'
SMT
But thou shalt not build the house; for thy son coming forth from thy loins, he shall build the house to my name.

Commentary for 2 Chronicles 6:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Chronicles 6:9
Summary
David's son will complete temple building
Event
God transfers task to David's heir
Estimated Time Period
c. 960 BC
Category
Promise