1 Kings 8:18

8:18 The Lord told my father David, ‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.

1 Kings 8:20

8:20 The Lord has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the Lord God of Israel

tn Heb “Because it was with your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was with your heart.”

tn Heb “his word that he spoke.”

tn Heb “name.”