1 Chronicles 22:6
New International Version
Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

New Living Translation
Then David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a Temple for the LORD, the God of Israel.

English Standard Version
Then he called for Solomon his son and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

King James Bible
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

New King James Version
Then he called for his son Solomon, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Then he called for his son Solomon, and commanded him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

NASB 1995
Then he called for his son Solomon, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

NASB 1977
Then he called for his son Solomon, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he called for his son Solomon, and commanded him to build a house for Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Amplified Bible
Then he called for Solomon his son and ordered him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he summoned his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he summoned his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel. “

American Standard Version
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.

Contemporary English Version
David sent for his son Solomon and told him to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel.

English Revised Version
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He summoned his son Solomon and commanded him to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel.

Good News Translation
He sent for his son Solomon and commanded him to build a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel.

International Standard Version
Later, David called for his son Solomon and directed him to build a temple to the LORD God of Israel.

Majority Standard Bible
Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

NET Bible
He summoned his son Solomon and charged him to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
Then he called for Solomon his son, and commanded him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

World English Bible
Then he called for Solomon his son, and commanded him to build a house for Yahweh, the God of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he calls for his son Solomon, and charges him to build a house for YHWH, God of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And he calleth for Solomon his son, and chargeth him to build a house to Jehovah, God of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will call for Solomon his son, and he will command him to build a house to Jehovah God of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he called for Solomon his son: and commanded him to build a house to the Lord the God of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he called for Solomon, his son. And he instructed him to build a house to the Lord, the God of Israel.

New American Bible
Then he summoned his son Solomon and commanded him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he called for Solomon his son and said to him,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he called Solomon his son
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then He called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he called Solomon his son, and commanded him to build the house for the Lord God of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
6Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. 7“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,…

Cross References
1 Kings 2:1-4
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, ...

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 8:17-20
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But 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. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ ...

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

2 Samuel 7:25-29
And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised, / so that Your name will be magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts is God over Israel.’ And the house of Your servant David will be established before You. / For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You. ...

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
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. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

1 Chronicles 28:5-7
And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’

1 Chronicles 28:9-10
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. / Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

2 Chronicles 6:7-10
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But 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. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ ...

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”


Treasury of Scripture

Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

charged him

Numbers 27:18,19,23
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; …

Deuteronomy 31:14,23
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation…

Matthew 28:18-20
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth…

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1. David, foreknowing the place of the temple, prepares abundance for building it.
6. He instructs Solomon in God's promises, and his duty in building the temple.
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Then he summoned
The phrase "Then he summoned" indicates a deliberate and purposeful action by David. The Hebrew root for "summoned" is קָרָא (qara), which means to call or to proclaim. This action signifies a formal and authoritative command, reflecting David's role as king and father. Historically, summoning was a common practice for kings to convey important messages or commands, emphasizing the gravity of the task at hand.

his son Solomon
"His son Solomon" highlights the familial relationship and the chosen successor of David. Solomon, whose name in Hebrew is שְׁלֹמֹה (Shlomo), means "peaceful." This name is prophetic, as Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, contrasting with David's war-filled reign. The mention of Solomon underscores the divine selection and preparation for the building of the temple, a task David was not permitted to complete due to his history as a warrior.

and charged him
The phrase "and charged him" conveys a sense of duty and responsibility. The Hebrew word צִוָּה (tzivah) means to command or to appoint. This charge is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate passed from David to Solomon. It reflects the biblical principle of passing on spiritual and leadership responsibilities to the next generation, ensuring the continuity of God's work.

to build a house
"To build a house" refers to the construction of the temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The Hebrew word for house, בַּיִת (bayit), can mean both a physical structure and a household or dynasty. This dual meaning underscores the temple's role as both a physical place of worship and a symbol of God's enduring presence with His people. Archaeologically, the temple's construction was a monumental task, requiring vast resources and skilled labor, reflecting its significance in Israelite society.

for the LORD
"For the LORD" indicates that the temple is dedicated to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. The use of the tetragrammaton, יהוה (YHWH), emphasizes the personal and covenantal relationship between God and His people. This dedication signifies that the temple is not merely a national monument but a sacred space for divine encounter and worship, central to Israel's identity and faith.

the God of Israel
"The God of Israel" reaffirms the unique relationship between Yahweh and the nation of Israel. This phrase serves as a reminder of God's promises and faithfulness to His chosen people. It also highlights the theological foundation of the temple as a place where God's presence dwells among His people, fulfilling the covenantal promise of being their God and they His people. Historically, this underscores the temple's role as a unifying center for the tribes of Israel, fostering national and spiritual identity.

(6-16) David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.

(6) Then he called.--And he called Solomon. When? After completing his preparations, and shortly before his death (1Chronicles 22:5). (Comp. 1Kings 2:1-9, especially 1Chronicles 22:3-4, of which we seem to hear echoes in the present speech.) Upon grounds of internal evidence we may pronounce this dying address of David to be an ideal composition, put into the king's mouth by the unknown author whose work the chronicler follows: or rather, perhaps, by the chronicler himself, whose style is evident throughout. (Comp. the addresses attributed to David in 1 Chronicles 28)

For the Lord God of Israel.--There ought to be a comma after "Lord." Literally the phrase would run, For Jehovah, the God of Israel. Thus the stress lies on the national aspect of the Deity, for whom Solomon was to undertake this national work.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then [David] called for
וַיִּקְרָ֖א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

his son
בְנ֑וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Solomon
לִשְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (liš·lō·mōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

and instructed
וַיְצַוֵּ֙הוּ֙ (way·ṣaw·wê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

him 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 LORD,
לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | 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


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