Bible Cross References
Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.
1 Kings 5:3-5
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"You know that because of the constant wars my father David had to fight against the enemy countries all around him, he could not build a temple for the worship of the LORD his God until the LORD had given him victory over all his enemies.
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But now the LORD my God has given me peace on all my borders. I have no enemies, and there is no danger of attack.
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The LORD promised my father David, 'Your son, whom I will make king after you, will build a temple for me.' And I have now decided to build that temple for the worship of the LORD my God.
2 Samuel 7:5
"Go and tell my servant David that I say to him, 'You are not the one to build a temple for me to live in.
2 Samuel 7:12
When you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will make one of your sons king and will keep his kingdom strong.
2 Samuel 7:13
He will be the one to build a temple for me, and I will make sure that his dynasty continues forever.
1 Chronicles 17:4
"Go and tell my servant David that I say to him, 'You are not the one to build a temple for me to live in.
1 Chronicles 17:11
When you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will make one of your sons king and will keep his kingdom strong.
1 Chronicles 17:12
He will be the one to build a temple for me, and I will make sure that his dynasty continues forever.
1 Chronicles 22:8-10
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But the LORD told me that I had killed too many people and fought too many wars. And so, because of all the bloodshed I have caused, he would not let me build a temple for him.
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He did, however, make me a promise. He said, 'You will have a son who will rule in peace, because I will give him peace from all his enemies. His name will be Solomon, because during his reign I will give Israel peace and security.
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He will build a temple for me. He will be my son, and I will be his father. His dynasty will rule Israel forever.' "
1 Chronicles 28:6
"The LORD said to me, 'Your son Solomon is the one who will build my Temple. I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.