1 Kings 8:17

17 My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD, Israel's God.

1 Kings 8:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 8:17

And it was in the heart of David my father
His mind was disposed to it, his heart was set upon it, he had taken up a resolution:

to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel;
for his worship and service, for his honour and glory, ( 2 Samuel 7:3 ) .

1 Kings 8:17 In-Context

15 saying, “Bless Israel's God, the LORD, who spoke directly to my father David and now has kept his promise:

16 ‘From the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt I haven't selected a city from any Israelite tribe as a site for the building of a temple for my name. But now I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'

17 My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD, Israel's God.

18 "But the LORD said to my father David, ‘It is very good that you thought to build a temple for my name.

19 Nevertheless, you yourself won't build that temple. Instead, your very own son will build the temple for my name.'