Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my fellow Israelites, my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. New Living Translation David rose to his feet and said: “My brothers and my people! It was my desire to build a Temple where the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, God’s footstool, could rest permanently. I made the necessary preparations for building it, English Standard Version Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God, and I made preparations for building. Berean Standard Bible Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, Berean Literal Bible And King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of YHWH, and for the footstool of our God, and I had made preparations to build it. King James Bible Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: New King James Version Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations to build it. New American Standard Bible Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. NASB 1995 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brethren and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. NASB 1977 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brethren and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. Legacy Standard Bible Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people; I had it within my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Yahweh and for the footstool of the feet of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. Amplified Bible Then David the king rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers [in arms] and my people. I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God, and I prepared materials for the building. Berean Annotated Bible Then King David (beloved) rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD {YHWH} and as a footstool for our God {Elohenu}. I had made preparations to build it, Christian Standard Bible Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the LORD’s covenant and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build, Holman Christian Standard Bible Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the LORD’s covenant and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build, American Standard Version Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. Contemporary English Version After everyone was there, David stood up and said: Listen to me, my people. I wanted to build a place where the sacred chest would be kept, so we could go there and worship the LORD our God. I have prepared all the supplies for building a temple, English Revised Version Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. GOD'S WORD® Translation David stood in front of them and said, "Listen to me, my relatives and subjects. I had my heart set on building the temple where the ark of the LORD's promise could be placed. This temple would be a stool for our God's feet, and I have made preparations to build it. Good News Translation David stood before them and addressed them: "My friends, listen to me. I wanted to build a permanent home for the Covenant Box, the footstool of the LORD our God. I have made preparations for building a temple to honor him, International Standard Version King David rose to his feet and said, "My fellow citizens, may I have your attention. I intended to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, for a footstool of our God, so I began preparations for its construction. NET Bible King David rose to his feet and said: "Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I wanted to build a temple where the ark of the LORD's covenant could be placed as a footstool for our God. I have made the preparations for building it. New Heart English Bible Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, "Hear me, my brothers, and my people. As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had prepared for the building. Webster's Bible Translation Then David the king stood upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, World English Bible Then David the king stood up on his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people! As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of Yahweh’s covenant, and for the footstool of our God; and I had prepared for the building. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David the king rises on his feet and says, “Hear me, my brothers and my people, I [had it] with my heart to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH, and for the footstool of our God, and I prepared to build, Berean Literal Bible And King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of YHWH, and for the footstool of our God, and I had made preparations to build it. Young's Literal Translation And David the king riseth on his feet, and saith, 'Hear me, my brethren and my people, I -- with my heart -- to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God, and I prepared to build, Smith's Literal Translation And David the king will rise upon his feet and say, Hear me, my brethren and my people: I with my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of the feet of our God; and I prepared for the building. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king rising up, and standing said: Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had a thought to have built a house, in which the ark of the Lord, and the footstool of our God might rest: and I prepared all things for the building. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the king had risen up and was standing, he said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I thought that I would build a house, in which the ark of the covenant of the Lord, the footstool of our God, might rest. And so I prepared everything for its building. New American Bible King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my kinsmen and my people. It was my purpose to build a house of repose myself for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, the footstool for the feet of our God; and I was preparing to build it. New Revised Standard Version Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had planned to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he said to them, Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for a dwelling place of our God, and I had made ready everything for the building of the house; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to them: “Hear me, my brothers and my people! I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH and a place of the Shechinah presence of our God, and I prepared everything I had to build the house.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said: 'Hear me, my brethren, and my people; as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David stood in the midst of the assembly, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and a place for the feet of our Lord, and I prepared materials suitable for the building: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Commissions Solomon1Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. 2Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 3but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.’… Cross References Then King David rose to his feet and said, 1 Kings 8:14 And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all 1 Chronicles 29:20 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” Acts 7:2 And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, It was in my heart to build a house 1 Kings 8:17 Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 2 Samuel 7:2 he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” Psalm 132:3-5 “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, / I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, / until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. 1 Kings 8:6 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. 2 Samuel 6:17 So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. and as a footstool for our God. Psalm 132:7 Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. Psalm 99:5 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? I had made preparations to build it, 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. 1 Chronicles 29:2 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. 1 Chronicles 22:3-5 David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed / and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. / And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death. Treasury of Scripture Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: Stood up Genesis 48:2 And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed. 1 Kings 1:47 And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed. my brethren 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh… Deuteronomy 17:15,20 Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother… Psalm 22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. I had in mine heart 1 Chronicles 17:1,2 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains… 2 Samuel 7:1,2 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; … 1 Kings 8:17,18 And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel… rest 1 Chronicles 6:31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest. Psalm 132:3-8,14 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; … the footstool Psalm 99:5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. Psalm 132:7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest? had made ready 1 Chronicles 18:7-11 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem… Jump to Previous Ark Build Building Covenant David Feet Footstool Hear Heart House Ready Rest StoodJump to Next Ark Build Building Covenant David Feet Footstool Hear Heart House Ready Rest Stood1 Chronicles 28 1. David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, 5. and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God 9. He encourages Solomon to build the temple 11. He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc Then King David rose to his feet and said This phrase indicates a formal and significant moment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, standing to speak was a sign of authority and respect. David, as king, is about to deliver an important message. This moment is significant as it marks a transition in leadership and the divine plan for Israel. “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, Persons / Places / Events 1. King DavidThe central figure in this passage, David is the king of Israel who desires to build a temple for the Lord. His heart is set on creating a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. 2. The Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. David's desire to build a temple is centered around providing a resting place for the Ark. 3. The Temple Although David wishes to build the temple, it is Solomon, his son, who will eventually construct it. The temple is intended to be a permanent place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 4. The People of Israel David addresses the leaders and people of Israel, sharing his vision and preparations for the temple, emphasizing communal involvement in God's plans. 5. Jerusalem The city where the temple is to be built, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. Teaching Points Desire to Honor GodDavid's intention to build a temple reflects a heart that desires to honor God. We should examine our own lives to see how we can honor God with our resources and talents. God's Sovereign Plan Despite David's good intentions, God had a different plan. This teaches us to submit our desires to God's will, trusting His timing and purposes. Preparation and Legacy David made extensive preparations for the temple, even though he would not build it himself. This encourages us to invest in future generations and God's work beyond our lifetime. Community Involvement David involved the leaders and people of Israel in his vision. This highlights the importance of community and collective effort in fulfilling God's purposes. Heart for Worship The temple was to be a place of worship. We are reminded to cultivate a heart of worship, making our lives a dwelling place for God's presence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 28:2?2. What does David's desire to build a temple reveal about his heart? 3. How does 1 Chronicles 28:2 demonstrate God's sovereignty in David's plans? 4. Connect David's temple desire with Solomon's role in 1 Kings 5:5. 5. How can we align our plans with God's will, as David did? 6. What lessons about humility can we learn from David's acknowledgment in this verse? 7. What does 1 Chronicles 28:2 reveal about King David's relationship with God? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 28:2 reflect the importance of the temple in Israelite worship? 9. Why did God choose Solomon over David to build the temple, according to 1 Chronicles 28:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28? 11. Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God’s footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it? 12. Why would David, who trusted God’s protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25–26)? 13. (1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object? 14. Exodus 40:20–21 – How feasible is it that the ark and its contents remained intact through harsh wilderness conditions without any recorded damage? What Does 1 Chronicles 28:2 Mean Then King David rose to his feet“Then King David rose to his feet and said…” (1 Chronicles 28:2a) • David is now advanced in age (1 Kings 1:1), yet he stands before “all the officials of Israel” (1 Chron 28:1) to underscore the gravity of his words. • Rising to his feet signals reverence toward God and respect for the assembled people (1 Chron 23:2; Nehemiah 8:5). • The narrative reminds us that leadership in God’s kingdom is servant-hearted; David still exerts himself for the flock (2 Samuel 23:2-3). Listen to me, my brothers and my people “Listen to me, my brothers and my people.” (1 Chron 28:2b) • By calling the nation “my brothers,” David stresses covenant family rather than mere subjects (2 Samuel 5:1). • He unites them around a shared purpose, echoing Moses’ summons “Hear, O Israel” (Deuteronomy 6:4). • The appeal is pastoral as well as royal: God’s shepherd addresses the flock so they may carry forward the vision (Acts 2:29, where Peter similarly addresses “brothers”). It was in my heart to build a house “It was in my heart to build a house…” (1 Chron 28:2c) • David’s longing arose from personal devotion, not political ambition (2 Samuel 7:2; 1 Chron 17:1). • God looks first at the heart’s intention (1 Samuel 16:7); here the desire itself is commended even though David will not perform the task (1 Chron 22:7-8). • True worship begins internally before it finds tangible expression (Matthew 6:21). A resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD “…as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD…” (1 Chron 28:2d) • The ark symbolized God’s enthroned presence (Exodus 25:22). After years in tents and temporary sites (2 Samuel 6:17), David yearned for permanent rest (Psalm 132:5). • “Resting place” recalls the promise that God would give Israel rest from enemies (Deuteronomy 12:10-11); now David seeks to give God’s throne a settled home. • Solomon will later declare that the temple fulfills this hope (2 Chron 6:41). And as a footstool for our God “…and as a footstool for our God.” (1 Chron 28:2e) • Heaven is God’s throne and earth His footstool (Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 5:34-35). The temple, therefore, is not to contain Him but to honor His lordship. • Calling it a “footstool” keeps Israel from idolatry: God reigns far above the structure itself (Psalm 99:5). • The phrase magnifies both God’s transcendence and His gracious nearness—He stoops to place His feet among His people (1 Chron 29:10-13). I had made preparations to build it “I had made preparations to build it.” (1 Chron 28:2f) • David amassed materials—gold, silver, bronze, iron, cedar, stone (1 Chron 22:2-5). • He organized labor: – 80,000 stonecutters – 70,000 porters – 3,600 overseers (1 Chron 22:15-16) • He secured skilled artisans, drafted architectural plans by the Spirit (1 Chron 28:11-12), and set aside personal wealth (1 Chron 29:2-4). • Preparation exemplifies wise stewardship: God’s work deserves thoughtful planning (Proverbs 21:5; Luke 14:28). summary 1 Chronicles 28:2 captures David’s final public testimony. Standing before Israel, he appeals to family solidarity, reveals his heartfelt desire to honor God with a permanent house, and acknowledges the ark as the visible sign of the Lord’s enthroned presence. By calling the future temple God’s “footstool,” he upholds both God’s transcendence and immanence. Though denied the privilege of building, David’s meticulous preparations model obedient faith, paving the way for Solomon to finish the task so that the covenant Lord might dwell among His people in glory. (2) Then David the king stood up upon his feet.--To address the assembly, the king naturally rose from his throne.Hear me.--Calling attention, as in Genesis 23:11-15. My brethren, and my people.--Comp. 1Samuel 30:23; 2Samuel 19:12. The words do not so much imply condescension as an acknowledgment of what every one of David's hearers felt to be true--viz., that all Israel were kin, and David the head of the family. As for me, I had in mine heart to build.--See 1Chronicles 22:7-8 and the Notes there. 1Chronicles 28:2-7 of this chapter are in substance, and partly in expression, identical with 1Chronicles 22:7-10 (David's private charge to Solomon). . . . Verse 2. - The expression, David the king stood up upon his feet, probably means to emphasize the fact that hitherto, having been in a sitting or recumbent position, owing to his age and infirmity, he now with effort forced himself to stand in the presence of the unusual congregation and in consideration of what he felt was due to the occasion. He had not lost the man and the brother in his official and exalted rank, and, following ancient precedents (Genesis 29:4; Judges 19:23; 2 Samuel 19:12), he addresses the congregation as my brethren, and my people. David says he had it in his heart to build a house of rest, i.e. an abiding house (Psalm 132:8, 14) for the ark of the covenant, instead of the moving one, and for the footstool of our God. By this he means the mercy-seat, to which especial allusion is made ver. 11 (בֵּת הַכַּפֹרֶת). God is often spoken of as "dwelling between the cherubim," and sometimes (Psalm 99:1) as "sitting between the cherubim," which were over the lid of the ark, called the mercy-seat.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Kingהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king David דָּוִ֤יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse rose וַיָּ֨קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his feet רַגְלָ֔יו (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Listen to me, שְׁמָע֖וּנִי (šə·mā·‘ū·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently my brothers אַחַ֣י (’a·ḥay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) and my people. וְעַמִּ֑י (wə·‘am·mî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock It was in עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with my heart לְבָבִ֡י (lə·ḇā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart to build לִבְנוֹת֩ (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1129: To build a house בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house as a resting place מְנוּחָ֜ה (mə·nū·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode for the ark לַאֲר֣וֹן (la·’ă·rō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִית־ (bə·rîṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and as a footstool וְלַהֲדֹם֙ (wə·la·hă·ḏōm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1916: A stool, footstool for our God. אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I had made preparations וַהֲכִינ֖וֹתִי (wa·hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3559: To be erect to build it, לִבְנֽוֹת׃ (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1129: To build Links 1 Chronicles 28:2 NIV1 Chronicles 28:2 NLT 1 Chronicles 28:2 ESV 1 Chronicles 28:2 NASB 1 Chronicles 28:2 KJV 1 Chronicles 28:2 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 28:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 28:2 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 28:2 French Bible 1 Chronicles 28:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king stood up (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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