1 Kings 8:18
1 Kings 8:18 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →God told David he did well to have the desire to build the house in his heart.
What Does 1 Kings 8:18 Mean?
Solomon recalls God's gracious response to David: though David would not build the temple himself, the Lord commended the very desire, saying he did well to have it in his heart.
God honors the intention of a devoted heart. The desire to glorify Him is never wasted, even when the task passes to another. This is tender comfort for all who long to do more than they are able. The Lord weighs the heart, and He treasures love offered to Him even before any work is done.
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What does 1 Kings 8:18 mean?
God told David he did well to have the desire to build the house in his heart.