King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of ADONAI the God of Isra'el;
Berean Standard Bible:
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
American Standard Version:
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And it was in the heart{H3824} of David{H1732} my father{H1} to build{H1129} an house{H1004} for the name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068} God{H430} of Israel{H3478}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 7:2
- That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
2 Samuel 7:3
- And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that [is] in thine heart; for the LORD [is] with thee.
1 Chronicles 17:1
- ¶ Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD [remaineth] under curtains.
1 Chronicles 17:15
- According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
1 Chronicles 28:2
- Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: [As for me], I [had] in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:
1 Chronicles 22:7
- 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:
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Commentary for 1 Kings 8:17
1 Kings 8:17 is a verse that captures a pivotal moment in the history of ancient Israel, reflecting the deep religious devotion and aspirations of King David. The verse is part of the dedication prayer of Solomon, David's son, for the newly constructed Temple in Jerusalem. In this prayer, Solomon acknowledges that it was his father David's fervent desire to build a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant, which symbolized the presence of the Lord God of Israel.
David's intention to build a temple is a central theme in the books of Samuel and Kings. Despite his military successes and political consolidation, David was denied the honor of constructing the temple because he was a man of war (1 Chronicles 22:8). Instead, the task fell to his son Solomon, who reigned during a time of peace. The historical context of this verse is the early monarchy period in Israel, around the 10th century BCE, when the Israelite kingdom was at its zenith of power and stability.
The verse reflects the religious fervor of the time, emphasizing the importance of having a central sanctuary dedicated to Yahweh, the God of Israel. It also highlights the theme of divine promises and human faithfulness, as God had chosen David and his lineage to establish an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7). The construction of the temple by Solomon was seen as the fulfillment of God's promise to David and a tangible expression of Israel's special relationship with God.
In summary, 1 Kings 8:17 encapsulates the themes of divine promise, kingly devotion, and the centrality of worship in ancient Israel. It speaks to the heart of David's desire to honor God and the realization of that desire through his son Solomon's building of the temple, which became the religious and national center for the Israelites.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3824
There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֵבָב
Transliteration: lêbâb
Pronunciation: lay-bawb'
Description: from לָבַב; used also like לֵב; the heart (as the most interior organ); [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. - Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.