1 Kings 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:17 — KJV
“And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
— 1 Kings 8:17 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 8:17
“Now 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 Kings 8:17: heart, david, father
“But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:17: heart, david, father
“The LORD therefore hath performed his word that he hath spoken: for I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:17: david, father, house
“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 Kings 8:17: david, father, build
“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 Kings 8:17: david, father, build
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