Add parallel Print Page Options

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

David said to Solomon, My son, it was in my heart to build a house to the [a]Name and [for the symbol of] the Presence of the Lord my God.

But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, You have shed much blood and have waged great wars; you shall not build a house to My Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in My sight.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 22:7 See footnote on Deut. 12:5.

Bible Gateway Recommends

Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback, Case of 24
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback, Case of 24
Retail: $239.76
Our Price: $169.99
Save: $69.77 (29%)
Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple
Amplified Study Bible--soft leather-look, purple
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $34.29
Save: $35.70 (51%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback
Amplified Outreach Bible, Paperback
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $4.86
Save: $5.13 (51%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars
Amplified Compact Holy Bible, hardcover
Amplified Compact Holy Bible, hardcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $9.81
Save: $10.18 (51%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars