1 Kings 8:16

8:16 He told David, ¹  ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. ²  But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’

1 Kings 8:44

8:44 “When you direct your people to march out and fight their enemies, ³  and they direct their prayers to the Lord ⁴  toward his chosen city and this temple I built for your honor, ⁵ 

[8:16]  ¹ tn Heb “saying.”

[8:16]  ² tn Heb “to build a house for my name to be there.”

[8:44]  ³ tn Heb “When your people go out for battle against their enemies in the way which you send them.”

[8:44]  ⁴ tn Or perhaps “to you, O Lord.” See 2 Chr 6:34.

[8:44]  ⁵ tn Heb “your name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in v. 41.