1 Chronicles 22:8-10 David's Preparations for the Temple

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.’

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Meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:8-10

1 Chronicles 22:8 unveils the solemnity of divine purpose, revealing that King David was not chosen to build the temple due to the bloodshed in his lifetime. This underscores the principle that while human actions have weight, God’s holy purposes require purity and peace, guiding us towards a higher calling of sanctified service.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 22:8-10

Numbers 31:19 - “All of you who have killed anyone or touched anyone who was killed must stay outside the camp ... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:19

Numbers 31:24 - On the seventh day wash your clothes and you will be clean. Then you may come into the camp.” Click to read the verse Numbers 31:24 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:24

Numbers 31:20 - Purify every garment as well as everything made of leather, goat hair or wood.” Click to read the verse Numbers 31:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:20

1 Kings 5:3 - “You know that because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not b... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 5:3

1 Chronicles 28:3 - But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and ha... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:3 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:3

2 Samuel 7:5-11 - “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: Are you the one to build me a house... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:5-11 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:5-11

John 10:35 - If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Click to read the verse John 10:35 Click to read the verse John 10:35

1 Chronicles 17:4-10 - “Go and tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord says: You are not the one to build me a h... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:4-10 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:4-10