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1 Chronicles 22:5-11

5 David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.

6 Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.

7 David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the Lord my God.

8 But this word of the Lord came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.

9 But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

10 He is the one who will build a house for my Name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

11 “Now, my son, the Lord be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the Lord your God, as he said you would.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 22:5-11

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Genesis 33:13 - But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the... Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:13

1 Kings 3:7 - “Now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:7 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:7

2 Chronicles 2:5 - “The temple I am going to build will be great, because our God is greater than all other gods. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:5 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:5

2 Chronicles 24:13 - The men in charge of the work were diligent, and the repairs progressed under them. They rebuil... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:13

Haggai 2:9 - ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the ... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:9 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:9

1 Kings 9:8 - And though this temple is now imposing, all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff and say... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:8

2 Peter 1:13-15 - I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13-15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:13-15

2 Chronicles 34:3 - In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his fath... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:3 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:3

2 Chronicles 13:7 - Some worthless scoundrels gathered around him and opposed Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was y... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 13:7

Ezekiel 7:20 - They were proud of their beautiful jewelry and used it to make their detestable idols and vile ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 7:20 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 7:20

2 Samuel 3:39 - And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah are too strong f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:39 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:39

1 Chronicles 29:1 - Gifts for Building the Temple Then King David said to the whole assembly: “My son Solomon, the ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:1

2 Chronicles 7:21 - And though this temple is now so imposing, all who pass by will be appalled and say, ‘Why has t... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:21 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 7:21

Isaiah 64:11 - Our holy and glorious temple, where our fathers praised you, has been burned with fire, and all... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:11

Luke 21:5 - Signs of the End of the Age Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorn... Click to read the verse Luke 21:5 Click to read the verse Luke 21:5

Haggai 2:3 - ‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does i... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:3 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:3

John 13:1 - Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the tim... Click to read the verse John 13:1 Click to read the verse John 13:1

Ezra 3:12 - But many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wep... Click to read the verse Ezra 3:12 Click to read the verse Ezra 3:12

John 9:4 - As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can ... Click to read the verse John 9:4 Click to read the verse John 9:4

Deuteronomy 31:2-7 - “I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The Lord has said... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:2-7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:2-7

John 3:30 - He must become greater; I must become less. Click to read the verse John 3:30 Click to read the verse John 3:30

John 4:37-38 - Thus the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. Click to read the verse John 4:37-38 Click to read the verse John 4:37-38

Proverbs 4:3 - When I was a boy in my father’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:3