Devine Scripture

1 Kings 8:18

1 Kings chapter 8 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the Lord said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:

Context

v.17Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.

v.18This passage

v.19nevertheless 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.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12

    For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:7

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