1 Kings 8:17
The Ark Brought into the Temple
1 Kings 8:17
And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
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1 Kings 8:16
Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
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1 Kings 8:18
And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.