2 Chronicles 6:7

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 my father David to put up a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And whereas David my father had a mind to build a house to the name of the Lord the God of Israel,

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

Now 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 for Yahweh, the God to whom we Israelis belong.

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

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.

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

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.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon is praying during the dedication of the temple he built for the Lord. He acknowledges that God's promise to his father, David, has been fulfilled with the construction of the temple. Solomon recognizes the faithfulness of God in keeping His word and fulfilling His covenant with David. This prayer highlights the importance of honoring God's promises and the significance of the temple as a place of worship and connection with the Almighty.

Commentary