1 Chronicles 22:7
New International Version
David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God.

New Living Translation
“My son, I wanted to build a Temple to honor the name of the LORD my God,” David told him.

English Standard Version
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.

Berean Standard Bible
“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,

King James Bible
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:

New King James Version
And David said to Solomon: “My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of the LORD my God;

New American Standard Bible
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had intended to build a house for the name of the LORD my God.

NASB 1995
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had intended to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.

NASB 1977
And David said to Solomon, “My son, I had intended to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.

Legacy Standard Bible
And David said to Solomon, “My son, I had it within my heart to build a house to the name of Yahweh my God.

Amplified Bible
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had intended to build a house for the Name (Presence) of the LORD my God.

Christian Standard Bible
“My son,” David said to Solomon, “It was in my heart to build a house for the name of the LORD my God,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My son,” David said to Solomon, “It was in my heart to build a house for the name of Yahweh my God,

American Standard Version
And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.

Contemporary English Version
He said: My son, I wanted to build a temple where the LORD my God would be worshiped.

English Revised Version
And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David told his son Solomon, "I had my heart set on building a temple for the name of the LORD, my God.

Good News Translation
David said to him, "Son, I wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God.

International Standard Version
David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God.

Majority Standard Bible
?My son,? said David to Solomon, ?it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,

NET Bible
David said to Solomon: "My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God.

New Heart English Bible
David said to Solomon, "My son, as for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house to the name of the LORD my God:

World English Bible
David said to Solomon his son, “As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of Yahweh my God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and David says to his son Solomon, “As for me, it has been with my heart to build a house for the Name of my God YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
and David saith to Solomon his son, 'As for me, it hath been with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will say to Solomon his son, I, it was with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David said to Solomon: My son, it was my desire to have built a house to the name of the Lord my God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God.

New American Bible
David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my purpose to build a house myself for the name of the LORD, my God.

New Revised Standard Version
David said to Solomon, “My son, I had planned to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall build a house for the LORD God of Israel;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And said to him: “You shall build a house for LORD JEHOVAH God, THE LORD of LORDS of Israel
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David said to Solomon: 'My son, as for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David said to Solomon, My child, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of the Lord God.

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, 8but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:2-13
he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” / And Nathan replied to the king, “Go and do all that is in your heart, for the LORD is with you.” / But that night the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying, ...

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 8:17-19
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 Chronicles 6:7-9
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.’

1 Chronicles 17:1-12
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 28:2-3
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, / but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’

2 Samuel 7:1-2
After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, / he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”

1 Kings 2:3-4
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, / and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

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 Chronicles 2:4-6
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. / The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. / But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him?

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.

2 Samuel 7:5-7
“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? / For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling. / In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people Israel, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’

1 Kings 6:12-13
“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”

2 Chronicles 3:1
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house to the name of the LORD my God:

it was in

1 Chronicles 17:1
Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains.

1 Chronicles 28:2
Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

unto the name

Deuteronomy 12:5,11,21
But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: …

1 Kings 8:16,20,29
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 an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel…

1 Kings 9:3
And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

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“My son,” said David to Solomon,
David, the second king of Israel, addresses Solomon, his son and successor. This phrase highlights the father-son relationship, which is significant in biblical narratives. Solomon is chosen to continue David's legacy, emphasizing the importance of lineage and divine selection in Israel's monarchy. The fatherly address also reflects the passing of wisdom and responsibility, a common theme in Proverbs, many of which are attributed to Solomon.

“it was in my heart to build a house
David expresses a deep, personal desire to construct a temple for God. This reflects his devotion and the centrality of worship in his reign. The "house" refers to the temple, a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, which until then resided in a tent. This desire aligns with the cultural and religious practices of the time, where temples were seen as places where the divine presence dwelled among people.

for the Name of the LORD my God,
The phrase "for the Name of the LORD" signifies building the temple to honor and glorify God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name represented one's character and authority. Thus, the temple would be a testament to God's presence and power. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God’s name is revered and central to their identity. The temple would later become a focal point for worship and a symbol of God's covenant with David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7, where God promises David an everlasting dynasty.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who desired to build a temple for the Lord. He was a man after God's own heart, known for his leadership and devotion to God.

2. Solomon
The son of David, chosen by God to build the temple. He later became king and was known for his wisdom and wealth.

3. The House for the Name of the LORD
Refers to the temple that David wanted to build as a dwelling place for God's presence among His people.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.

5. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was to be built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.
Teaching Points
Desire to Honor God
David's desire to build a temple reflects a heart that seeks to honor God. We should examine our own desires and ensure they align with honoring God.

God's Sovereign Plan
Despite David's good intentions, God had a different plan. We must trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when our plans are not fulfilled as we expect.

Legacy of Faith
David prepared the way for Solomon to build the temple. We should consider how we can prepare and support the next generation in their walk with God.

Obedience and Submission
Solomon's role in building the temple shows the importance of obedience to God's calling. We should be willing to submit to God's plans for our lives.

Heart for God's Presence
The temple was a place for God's presence. We should cultivate a heart that longs for God's presence in our lives and communities.(7) My son.--So some MSS., the Hebrew margin, and LXX., Vulg., Targ. rightly. The Hebrew text reads, "His son," which is probably an oversight, due to "Solomon his son" in 1Chronicles 22:6.

As for me, it was in my mind.--Literally, I--it became with (near or in) my heart, i.e., it came into my mind, was my intention. The phrase is common in 2 Chronicles, but rare in the older books. (Comp. 1Kings 8:17; 1Kings 10:2; and also Joshua 14:7.) It recurs in 1Chronicles 28:2 exactly as here. . . .

Verse 7. - (Comp. 1 Chronicles 17:1, 2; 2 Samuel 7:2, 3.) For my son, the Chethiv shows "his son," the Keri substituting "my."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“My son,”
בְּנִ֕י (bə·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1121: A son

said
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

David
דָּוִ֖יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

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

“it was
הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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

my heart
לְבָבִ֔י (lə·ḇā·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

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
לְשֵׁ֖ם (lə·šêm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

my God,
אֱלֹהָֽי׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative


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