1 Chronicles 22:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:”
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Read Full Chapter →David tells Solomon that he himself had longed to build a house for the name of the LORD.
What Does 1 Chronicles 22:7 Mean?
David begins his personal charge to Solomon by opening his heart. He confesses the deep desire he had carried: to build a house for the name of the LORD his God, a longing he was not permitted to fulfill.
To build for God's name is to make a place where his character and presence are honored among his people. David's holy ambition was good, and the LORD said as much to him, even though the building was not his to complete. God receives the desires of our hearts even when he assigns the doing to another. A longing offered to him in love is never wasted, for he sees the heart behind the work and treasures it.
1 Chronicles 22:7 in the Original Language
shem (שֵׁם), 'name' -- one's name stands for the whole person, reputation, and presence.
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What does 1 Chronicles 22:7 mean?
David tells Solomon that he himself had longed to build a house for the name of the LORD.