1 Kings 8:17

Translations

Modern

Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Traditional

And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.

Literal

And it was with the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of YHWH, God of Israel.

Latin

Voluitque David pater meus ædificare domum nomini Domini Dei Israël:

Original

Hebrew

English

Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Notes

1 Kings 8:12–21

Solomon started with a prayer (1 Kings 8:12–13), then blessed the people and praised God for keeping his promises (8:14–21). Like many praise psalms, Solomon honored God, humbled himself, and spoke of God's great goodness.

1 Kings 8:1–66

Solomon's building efforts peaked when he moved the ark to the new temple. The king prayed (1 Kings 8:22–53) and offered praise and blessings (8:56–61) to dedicate the temple to the Lord. After the dedication, the people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The story highlights Solomon praising God and blessing the people (1 Kings 8:12–61).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Completion of the Second Temple The Church as God’s Temple

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

2 Samuel 7:2–3
…he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
1 Chronicles 17:1–15
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”
1 Chronicles 22:7
“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,
1 Chronicles 28:2
Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,

Parallels

2 Chronicles 6:1–11

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Jashar House of God Kings, Books of First and Second Temple

Topics

Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon Liberality: David the First Temple: Solemnly Dedicated to God by Solomon

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