But the LORD’s word came to me, saying, ‘You have shed blood abundantly and have made great wars. You shall not build a house to my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Chronicles 22:8 in context
1 Chronicles 22:5–11
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David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death.
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Then he called for Solomon his son, and commanded him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
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David said to Solomon his son, “As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of the LORD my God.
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But the LORD’s word came to me, saying, ‘You have shed blood abundantly and have made great wars. You shall not build a house to my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.
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Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.
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He shall build a house for my name; and he will be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’
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Now, my son, may the LORD be with you and prosper you, and build the house of the LORD your God, as he has spoken concerning you.
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