1 Chronicles 22:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 22:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 22:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 22:7 — KJV
“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:”
— 1 Chronicles 22:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 22:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 22:7
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:7: david, son, build
“And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:7: david, solomon, son
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:7: david, build, house
“And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:7: david, build, house
“And he set a graven image of the grove that he had made in the house, of which the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:7: david, solomon, son
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