1 Chronicles 22:6
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.
In other versions
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.
ASV
Then he sent for his son Solomon, and gave him orders for the building of a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.
BBE
And he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah the God of Israel.
DBY
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Yahweh, the God of Israel.
WEB
And he calleth for Solomon his son, and chargeth him to build a house to Jehovah, God of Israel,
YLT
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.
ENG
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.
WBT
Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
BSB
In context
4Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.
5And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.
6Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.
7And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:
8But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Solomon