1 Kings 8:17

17 And Solomon continued, "My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of the Lord God of Israel, ¹

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 He said, "Praise the Lord God of Israel! He has kept the promise he made to my father David, when he told him,

16 "From the time I brought my people out of Egypt, I have not chosen any city in all the land of Israel in which a temple should be built where I would be worshiped. But I chose you, David, to rule my people.' "

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

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

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

Cross References

• 1. 8.17, 18 2 S 7.1-3;1 Chronicles 17.1, 2.