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1 Chronicles 22:7

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 22:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
1 Chronicles 22:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4and cedar-trees without number: for the Sidonians and they of Tyre brought cedar-trees in abundance to David.
5And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for Jehovah must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.
6Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.
7And 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.
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.
9Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days:
10he shall build a house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David said to Solomon, etc.] When brought into his presence: my son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God; he was disposed and inclined to it, and was once determined upon it, (see <100702>2 Samuel 7:2,3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“it was in: Ch1 17:1-15, 28:2-21, Ch1 29:3; Sa2 7:2; Kg1 8:17-19; Ch2 6:7-9; Psa 132:5 unto the name: Deu 12:5, Deu 12:11, Deu 12:21; Kg1 8:16, Kg1 8:20, Kg1 8:29, Kg1 9:3; Ch2 2:4; Ezr 6:12 1 Chronicles 22:8”
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