2 Chronicles 6:8

8 But the LORD said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name.

2 Chronicles 6:8 in Other Translations

8 But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:

8 But the LORD said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.

8 But the LORD told him, ‘You wanted to build the Temple to honor my name. Your intention is good,

8 but God told him, 'It was good that you wanted to build a temple in my honor - most commendable!

8 However, the Lord said to my father David, "Since it was your desire to build a temple for My name, you have done well to have this desire.

2 Chronicles 6:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 5:8

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).

2 Chronicles 6:8 In-Context

6 But now I have chosen Jerusalem for my Name to be there, and I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.’

7 “My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

8 But the LORD said to my father David, ‘You did well to have it in your heart to build a temple for my Name.

9 Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’

10 “The LORD has kept the promise he made. I have succeeded David my father and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and I have built the temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.