Devine Scripture

1 Chronicles 22:7

1 Chronicles chapter 22 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.6Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.

v.7This passage

v.8But the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build a house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 12:5

    But unto the place which Jehovah 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;

  • 2 Chronicles 2:4

    Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of Jehovah my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him incense of sweet spices, and for the continual showbread, and for the burnt-offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the set feasts of Jehovah our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.

  • Deuteronomy 12:11

    then it shall come to pass that to the place which Jehovah your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, thither shall ye bring all that I command you: your burnt-offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave-offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto Jehovah.

  • Ezra 6:12

    and the God that hath caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples that shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence.

  • 1 Kings 9:3

    And Jehovah 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 my heart shall be there perpetually.

  • Psalms 132:5

    Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob.