1 Chronicles 22:7

7 David said to him, "Son, I wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God. 1

1 Chronicles 22:7 In-Context

5 David thought, "The Temple that my son Solomon is to build must be splendid and world-famous. But he is young and inexperienced, so I must make preparations for it." So David got large amounts of the materials ready before he died.
6 He sent for his son Solomon and commanded him to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.
7 David said to him, "Son, I wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.
8 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.
9 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.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 22.7-10 2 S 7.1-16;1 Chronicles 17.1-14.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.