Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. New Living Translation Then Solomon said, “My father, David, wanted to build this Temple to honor the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. English Standard Version Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Berean Standard Bible Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. King James Bible Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. New King James Version Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. New American Standard Bible Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1995 “Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1977 “Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible And it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Amplified Bible Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Christian Standard Bible My father David had his heart set on building a temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a temple for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. American Standard Version Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel. Contemporary English Version When my father wanted to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel, English Revised Version Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation "My father David had his heart set on building a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Good News Translation And Solomon continued, "My father David planned to build a temple for the worship of the LORD God of Israel, International Standard Version "My father David wanted to build a temple for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Majority Standard Bible Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. NET Bible Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the LORD God of Israel. New Heart English Bible Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel: World English Bible Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it is with the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of YHWH God of Israel, Young's Literal Translation 'And it is with the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah God of Israel, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be with the heart of David my father to build a house to the name of Jehovah God of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel, Catholic Public Domain Version And though David, my father, had decided that he would build a house to the name of the Lord God of Israel, New American Bible When David my father wished to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel, New Revised Standard Version My father David had it in mind to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house to the name of LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came into the heart of David my father, to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Praises the LORD…6But now I have chosen Jerusalem for My Name to be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ 7Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 8But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:17 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 1 Chronicles 22:7 “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 2 Samuel 7:2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” 2 Samuel 7:5 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 2 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Kings 5:3-5 “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” / But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, ... 1 Chronicles 17:11-12 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. Psalm 132:1-5 A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, / how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: / “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, ... Acts 7:46-47 who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. / But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. Matthew 12:6 But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here. John 2:19-21 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. Treasury of Scripture Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. 2 Samuel 7:2,3 That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains… 1 Kings 5:3 Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet. 1 Kings 8:17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. Jump to Previous Build David Heart House Israel TempleJump to Next Build David Heart House Israel Temple2 Chronicles 6 1. Solomon, having blessed the people, blessed God12. Solomon's prayer in the consecration of the temple, upon the bronze platform. Now it was in the heart The phrase "in the heart" signifies a deep, personal desire or intention. In Hebrew, the word for heart is "לֵב" (lev), which often represents the center of one's being, encompassing emotions, will, and intellect. David's desire to build a temple was not a fleeting thought but a profound, heartfelt aspiration. This reflects the biblical principle that God values the intentions of the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). It reminds us that our deepest desires, when aligned with God's will, can lead to significant spiritual endeavors. of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD the God of Israel Hebrew Now it wasוַיְהִ֕י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the heart לְבַ֖ב (lə·ḇaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart of my father אָבִ֑י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father David דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse to build לִבְנ֣וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1129: To build a house בַּ֔יִת (ba·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house for the Name לְשֵׁ֥ם (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name of the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Chronicles 6:7 NIV2 Chronicles 6:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 6:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 6:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 6:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 6:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 6:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 6:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 6:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 6:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:7 Now it was in the heart (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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