2 Chronicles 6:8

8 but the Lord said to him, "You were right in wanting to build a temple for me,

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 as the place where I will be worshiped, and you, David, to rule my people.' "

7 And Solomon continued, "My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel,

8 but the Lord said to him, "You were right in wanting to build a temple for me,

9 but you will never build it. It is your son, your own son, who will build my temple.'

10 "Now the Lord has kept his promise: I have succeeded my father as king of Israel, and I have built a temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel.