1 Chronicles 22:7
And 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:
In other versions
And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.
ASV
And David said to Solomon, My son, it was my desire to put up a house for the name of the Lord my God.
BBE
And David said to Solomon, As for me, my son, I was minded to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.
DBY
David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of Yahweh my God.
WEB
and David saith to Solomon his son, `As for me, it hath been with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God,
YLT
And 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:
ENG
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of the LORD my God:
WBT
“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,
BSB
In context
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.
9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David
- Solomon