1 Chronicles 22:7 cpdv — And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God. "

— 1 Chronicles 22:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

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Also, the cedar trees, which the Sidonians and Tyrians had transported to David, were not able to be counted.

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And David said: “My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him.” And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses.

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And he called for Solomon, his son. And he instructed him to build a house to the Lord, the God of Israel.

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And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God.

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But the word of the Lord came to me, saying: ‘You have shed much blood, and you have battled in many wars. You are not able to build a house to my name, so great was the shedding of blood before me.

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The son who shall be born to you will be a very quiet man. For I will cause him to have rest from all his enemies on every side. And for this reason, he shall be called Peaceful. And I will grant peace and tranquility to Israel during all his days.

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He shall build a house to my name. And he shall be a son to me, and I will be a father to him. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel unto eternity.’

1 Chronicles 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 22:7 say?
1 Chronicles 22:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 22:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 22:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 22:7 in?
1 Chronicles 22:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 22:7?
1 Chronicles 22:7 reads (CPDV): “And David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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