1 Kings 8:18 (WEB)
But the LORD said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.
Catechism · 1
“The Temple of Jerusalem, the house of prayer that David wanted to build, will be the work of his son, Solomon. the prayer at the dedication of the Temple relies on God's promise and covenant, on the active presence of his name among his People, recalling his mighty deeds at the Exodus.” — Catechism footnote: 1 Kings 8:10-61.
Fathers and councils · 1
- John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XIII.12Conference XIII
“Nevertheless thou shalt not build a house to My name.”” — editor's note: 1 Kings viii. 17–19.
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Cross-references · 1
1 Kings 8:18 and 2 Chronicles 6:8 share the same wording (28 words).