1 Kings 8:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Solomon recalls that David had longed in his heart to build a house for the Lord.
What Does 1 Kings 8:17 Mean?
Solomon recounts how his father David had set his heart on building a house for the name of the Lord. The temple began not as Solomon's idea but as David's deep desire to honor God.
A holy longing can be a gift in itself, even when its fulfillment falls to another. David's heart toward God was treasured by the Lord. So devotion is measured not only by what we accomplish but by what we yearn to give, and God sees and honors the love behind the offering.
1 Kings 8:17 in the Original Language
shem (שֵׁם), 'name' -- one's name represents the very character and presence of the person.
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What does 1 Kings 8:17 mean?
Solomon recalls that David had longed in his heart to build a house for the Lord.