Translations
Modern
…but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’
Traditional
But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Literal
And God said to me, ‘You shall not build a house for My name, because you are a man of war, and you have shed blood.’
Latin
Deus autem dixit mihi: Non ædificabis domum nomini meo, eo quod sis vir bellator, et sanguinem fuderis.
Original
Hebrew
English
…but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’
Notes
David's first speech includes a message to his people (1 Chronicles 28:2–8) and a message to Solomon (28:9–10). The main focus is David's wish for Solomon to build a temple. David also discusses two other important themes: God's choice of Solomon and the people's duty to follow God's commandments.
The story of Solomon's coronation continues from 1 Chronicles 23:1–2. David, at the height of his power, transfers authority to Solomon (compare 1 Kings 1:1–2:9).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Temple
Topics
Temple: Solomon's: Forbidden by God Because David Was a Man of War