2 Chronicles 6:9

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

But you yourself will not be the builder of the house; but your son, the offspring of your body, he it is who will put up a house for my name.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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.

Free Bible Version

But you are not going to build the Temple. Your son, one of your children, will build the Temple to honor me.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house, but thy sonne which shall come out of thy loynes, he shall buylde an house vnto my Name.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

However, you are not the one who I want to build the temple; it is one of your own sons who I want to build a temple for me.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nevertheless, you must not build the house; instead, your son, one who will come from your loins, will build the house for my name.'

Noah Webster Bible

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.’

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.

Context

Solomon Blesses 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.’

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In this verse, King Solomon is dedicating the temple he built for the Lord. He acknowledges that God's promise to his father, King David, has been fulfilled with the temple's completion. Solomon recognizes the faithfulness of God in keeping His word and allowing the temple to be a place where His name will dwell forever. This verse reflects the importance of honoring God's promises, being grateful for His faithfulness, and dedicating our work and achievements to His glory.

Commentary