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Acts 7:46-49

46 who enjoyed God’s favor and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.

47 But it was Solomon who built the house for him.

48 “However, the Most High does not live in houses made by men. As the prophet says:

49 “‘Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
What kind of house will you build for me?
says the Lord.
Or where will my resting place be?

Cross References for Acts 7:46-49

Psalms 132:11 - The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath that he will not revoke: “One of your own descenda... Click to read the verse Psalms 132:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:11

Genesis 6:8 - But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. Click to read the verse Genesis 6:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:8

1 Chronicles 17:1 - God’s Promise to David After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “H... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:1

2 Samuel 7:2 - he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a palace of cedar, while the ark of God re... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:2

1 Chronicles 15:1 - The Ark Brought to Jerusalem After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of D... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 15:1

1 Samuel 16:1 - The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king o... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:1

2 Samuel 6:21 - David said to Michal, “It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:21

1 Samuel 15:28 - Samuel said to him, “The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:28 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:28

1 Samuel 13:14 - But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and app... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14

Psalms 89:19-37 - Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a wa... Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-37 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:19-37

Acts 13:22 - After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David... Click to read the verse Acts 13:22 Click to read the verse Acts 13:22

1 Chronicles 22:7-8 - David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the Lord ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 22:7-8

2 Samuel 7:1-5 - God’s Promise to David After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:1-5 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:1-5

1 Samuel 16:11-13 - So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:11-13

Psalms 78:68-72 - but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:68-72

2 Samuel 7:8-16 - “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pas... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:8-16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:8-16

Psalms 132:1-5 - Psalm 132 A song of ascents. O Lord, remember David and all the hardships he endured. Click to read the verse Psalms 132:1-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 132:1-5

1 Chronicles 29:2-3 - With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God—gold for the gold work, silver f... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:2-3

2 Samuel 7:18-19 - David’s Prayer Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, O Sover... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:18-19 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:18-19

1 Chronicles 28:2-5 - King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:2-5 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:2-5

1 Chronicles 17:1-4 - God’s Promise to David After David was settled in his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “H... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:1-4 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:1-4

1 Kings 8:17-19 - “My father David had it in his heart to build a temple for the Name of the Lord, the God of Isr... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:17-19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:17-19