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:
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd 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.
“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,
and David saith to Solomon his son, `As for me, it hath been with my heart to build a house to the name of Jehovah my God,
And David said to Solomon, As for me, my son, I was minded to build a house unto the name of Jehovah myGod.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC