1 Kings 5:3

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.

Thou knowest {H3045} how that David {H1732} my father {H1} could {H3201} not build {H1129} an house {H1004} unto the name {H8034} of the LORD {H3068} his God {H430} for {H6440} the wars {H4421} which were about him on every side {H5437}, until the LORD {H3068} put {H5414} them under the soles {H3709} of his feet {H7272}.

"You know that David my father wasn't able to build a house for the name of ADONAI his God, because of the wars that beset him from every side, until ADONAI put his enemies under the soles of my feet.

“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet.

Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Chronicles 28:3 (8 votes)

    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.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:8 (5 votes)

    But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:25 (3 votes)

    For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

  • Psalms 8:6 (2 votes)

    Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all [things] under his feet:

  • Psalms 110:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

  • Joshua 10:24 (2 votes)

    And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:4 (2 votes)

    Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.