2 Chronicles 6:9
New International Version
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’

New Living Translation
but you are not the one to do it. One of your own sons will build the Temple to honor me.’

English Standard Version
Nevertheless, it is not you who shall build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

King James Bible
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

New King James Version
Nevertheless you shall not build the temple, but your son who will come from your body, he shall build the temple for My name.’

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

NASB 1995
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

NASB 1977
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come forth from your loins, he shall build the house for My name.’

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My Name.’

Christian Standard Bible
Yet, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own offspring, will build the temple for my name.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own offspring, will build the temple for My name.”

American Standard Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Contemporary English Version
But you're not the one to do it. Your son will build the temple to honor me."

English Revised Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But you must not build the temple. Instead, your own son will build the temple for my name.'

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

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, you are not to build the Temple, but your son who will be born to you is to build a temple for my name.'

Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.?

NET Bible
But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.'

New Heart English Bible
nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

World English Bible
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but you do not build the house, for your son who comes forth out from your loins, he builds the house for My Name.

Young's Literal Translation
but thou dost not build the house, for thy son who cometh forth out from thy loins, he doth build the house for My name.

Smith's Literal Translation
But thou shalt not build the house; for thy son coming forth from thy loins, he shall build the house to my name.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, who shall come out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But you shall not build the house. Truly, your son, who will go forth from your loins, shall build a house to my name.’

New American Bible
But it is not you who will build the house, but your son, who comes from your loins: he shall build the house for my name.

New Revised Standard Version
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house for my name, but your son who shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But you shall not build a house, but your son who proceeds from your loins shall build a house for my name.’
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house, but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for My name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; for thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Praises the LORD
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. 9Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ 10Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.…

Cross References
1 Kings 8:19
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

1 Chronicles 17:11-12
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.

1 Chronicles 22:9-10
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:6
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.

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.

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,

Luke 1:31-33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. / He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 2:29-30
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

1 Kings 5:5
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.’


Treasury of Scripture

Notwithstanding you shall not build the house; but your son which shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

thy son

2 Samuel 7:12,13
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom…

1 Chronicles 17:4,11,12
Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: …

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Nevertheless
This word serves as a pivotal transition, indicating a shift from expectation to divine redirection. In Hebrew, the word used is "אַךְ" (akh), which often conveys a sense of contrast or exception. Here, it underscores God's sovereign plan, reminding us that His purposes may differ from human desires. It is a call to trust in God's wisdom and timing, even when our own plans are set aside.

you are not the one
This phrase is a direct address to King David, who had a deep desire to build a temple for the Lord. The Hebrew context reveals a personal and intimate communication from God, emphasizing that David, despite his intentions and preparations, was not chosen for this task. It highlights the theme of divine election and the understanding that God's choices are based on His perfect knowledge and purpose.

to build the house
The "house" refers to the temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites. In Hebrew, "בַּיִת" (bayit) can mean both a physical structure and a household or dynasty. This dual meaning enriches the text, as it not only points to the physical temple but also to the establishment of a spiritual legacy. The temple was to be a dwelling place for God's presence, symbolizing His covenant relationship with Israel.

but your son
This phrase introduces Solomon, David's son, as the chosen one to fulfill the task. The Hebrew word for "son" is "בֵּן" (ben), which also carries connotations of continuation and legacy. It signifies the passing of responsibility and blessing from one generation to the next, illustrating the importance of family and lineage in God's plan.

your own offspring
The emphasis on "your own offspring" reinforces the personal and familial nature of God's promise. It assures David that his lineage will continue to play a crucial role in God's redemptive history. This promise is a testament to God's faithfulness to His covenant with David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God promises to establish David's throne forever.

will build the house
This future tense declaration confirms God's plan and purpose. It is a prophetic assurance that Solomon will accomplish what David could not. The act of building the temple is not just a physical construction but a spiritual undertaking that requires divine appointment and empowerment. It serves as a reminder that God's work is accomplished in His way and in His time.

for My Name
The phrase "for My Name" signifies that the temple is to be built for the glory and honor of God. In Hebrew, "שֵׁם" (shem) refers to more than just a name; it encompasses reputation, character, and authority. The temple was to be a testament to God's presence among His people and a place where His name would be revered. It underscores the ultimate purpose of all endeavors: to glorify God and make His name known throughout the earth.

(9) Notwithstanding thou shalt not build.--Only thou, thou shalt not build; with stress on the pronoun.

But thy son.--Heb., for thy son; so LXX.; Kings, "but;" and so some MSS. and the Syriac, Vulg., and Arabic here. Otherwise the whole verse is as in Kings.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nevertheless,
רַ֣ק (raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

you
אַתָּ֔ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

the one to build [it];
תִבְנֶ֖ה (ṯiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

but
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

your son,
בִנְךָ֙ (ḇin·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

your own offspring,
הַיּוֹצֵ֣א (hay·yō·w·ṣê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

will build
יִבְנֶ֥ה (yiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

the house
הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

for My Name.’
לִשְׁמִֽי׃ (liš·mî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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