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2 Chronicles 6:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

2 Chronicles 6:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 6:9

Theological / Devotional

Thou shalt not build. David did not become angry when the Lord disapproved of his purpose to build. Though disappointed, he reconciled himself to the divine purpose. Although not permitted to build the Temple himself, he continued his work of preparation as diligently as if he himself were to be the builder (see 1 Chron. 29:2–5).

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