2 Chronicles 6:8

2 Chronicles chapter 6 · verse 8 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

But the Lord said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in 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.7Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.

v.8This passage

v.9nevertheless 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.

Mark 14:8
She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.
1 Kings 8:18
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: