1 Chronicles 22:7 net — David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God.

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"David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God."

— 1 Chronicles 22:7, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

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and more cedar logs than could be counted.(The Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large amount of cedar logs to David.)

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David said,“My son Solomon is just an inexperienced young man, and the temple to be built for the LORD must be especially magnificent so it will become famous and be considered splendid by all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for its construction.” So David made extensive preparations before he died.

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He summoned his son Solomon and charged him to build a temple for the LORD God of Israel.

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David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor the LORD my God.

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But this was the LORD’S message to me:‘You have spilled a great deal of blood and fought many battles. You must not build a temple to honor me, for you have spilled a great deal of blood on the ground before me.

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Look, you will have a son, who will be a peaceful man. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. Indeed, Solomon will be his name; I will give Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

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He will build a temple to honor me; he will become my son, and I will become his father. I will grant to his dynasty permanent rule over Israel.’

1 Chronicles 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 22:7 say?
1 Chronicles 22:7 in the NET Bible reads: “David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor 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 (NET): “David said to Solomon:“My son, I really wanted to build a temple to honor 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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