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1 Kings 8:17

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 8:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
1 Kings 8:17 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the assembly of Israel: and all the assembly of Israel stood.
15And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, who spake with his mouth unto David thy father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
16Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
17Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
18But 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:
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.
20And Jehovah hath established his word that he spake; for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as Jehovah promised, and have built the house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
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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 it was in the heart of David my father, etc.] His mind was disposed to it, his heart was set upon it, he had taken up a resolution: to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel; for his worship and service, for his honour and glory, (<100703>2 Samuel 7:3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Sa2 7:2, Sa2 7:3; Ch1 17:1, Ch1 17:2-15, Ch1 22:7, Ch1 28:2 3 Kings (1 Kings) 8:18”
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