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 

1 Kings 8:20

8:20 The Lord has kept the promise he made. ²  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 ³  of the Lord God of Israel

[8:18]  ¹ tn Heb “Because it was with your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was with your heart.”

[8:20]  ² tn Heb “his word that he spoke.”

[8:20]  ³ tn Heb “name.”