1 Kings 8:17

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

Now it was in the heart of David my father to put up a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

Free Bible Version

My father David really wanted to build a Temple to honor the Lord, the God of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599

And it was in ye heart of Dauid my father to builde an house to the Name of the Lord God of Israel.

King James (Authorized) Version

And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

Translation for Translators

Then Solomon said, “My father David wanted to build a temple in order that we Israeli people could worship Yahweh our God there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

Noah Webster Bible

And 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.

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,

Context

Solomon Blesses the LORD

¹⁶‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’¹⁷Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.¹⁸But 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.

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Practical Response Resulting From Our View of God

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Summary

In this verse, King Solomon expresses humility and gratitude as he acknowledges God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to David, Solomon's father. Solomon recognizes that God's covenant with David was not only established but also fulfilled through the construction of the temple. This verse reflects Solomon's reverence for God's sovereignty and his understanding of the importance of honoring God's word. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and the significance of obedience and worship in fulfilling His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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, Sa2 7:3.