1 Kings 8:17

17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.

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 And he said: Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house in, that my name might be there; but I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.

17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.

18 But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;

19 nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.