1 Kings 5:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

You know how David my father could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars that surrounded him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    This included ten fattened head of cattle, twenty pasture-fed cattle, and a hundred sheep—besides deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened fowl.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Thou knowest{H3045} how that David{H1732} my father{H1} could{H3201} not build{H1129} a house{H1004} for the name{H8034} of Jehovah{H3068} his God{H430} for{H6440} the wars{H4421} which were about him on every side,{H5437} until Jehovah{H3068} put{H5414} them under the soles{H3709} of his feet.{H7272}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Thou knowest{H3045}{(H8804)} how that David{H1732} my father{H1} could{H3201}{(H8804)} not build{H1129}{(H8800)} an house{H1004} unto the name{H8034} of the LORD{H3068} his God{H430} for{H6440} the wars{H4421} which were about him on every side{H5437}{(H8804)}, until the LORD{H3068} put{H5414}{(H8800)} them under the soles{H3709} of his feet{H7272}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Thou knowest that my father might not buylde an house vnto the name of the LORDE his God, because of the warre that was aboute him, vntyll the LORDE delyuered them vnder the soles of his fete:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Thou knowest that Dauid my father could not build an house vnto the Name of the Lorde his God, for the warres which were about him on euery side, vntill the Lord had put them vnder the soles of his feete.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Thou knowest howe that Dauid my father could not buyld an house vnto the name of the Lorde his God for the warres which were about him on euery syde, vntill the Lorde put them vnder the soles of his feete.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    You know how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Yahweh his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Yahweh put them under the soles of his feet.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `Thou hast known David my father, that he hath not been able to build a house to the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars that have been round about him, till Jehovah's putting them under the soles of his feet.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    You have knowledge that David my father was not able to make a house for the name of the Lord his God, because of the wars which were round him on every side, till the Lord put all those who were against him under his feet.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "You know how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Yahweh his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Yahweh put them under the soles of his feet.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    “You know that my father David was unable to build a temple to honor the LORD his God, for he was busy fighting battles on all fronts while the LORD subdued his enemies.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 28:3 : 3 But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you have been a man of war, and have shed blood.
  • 1 Chr 22:8 : 8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, You have shed much blood and have made great wars; you shall not build a house unto my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.
  • Josh 10:24 : 24 And it happened, when they brought those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings. And they came near and put their feet on their necks.
  • 2 Sam 7:5-9 : 5 Go and tell my servant David, Thus says the LORD, Shall you build me a house for me to dwell in? 6 Since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, I have not dwelt in any house, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle. 7 In all the places where I have walked with all the children of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why have you not built me a house of cedar? 8 Now therefore, so shall you say to my servant David, Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: 9 And I was with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies out of your sight, and have made you a great name, like the name of the great men that are in the earth. 10 Moreover, I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; nor shall the children of wickedness afflict them anymore, as before, 11 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the LORD tells you that he will make you a house.
  • 1 Chr 22:4-6 : 4 Also cedar trees in abundance, for the Sidonians and those of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David. 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all nations: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. 6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.
  • 2 Chr 6:6-8 : 6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel. 7 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel. 8 But the LORD said to David my father, Because it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well in that it was in your heart:
  • Ps 8:6 : 6 You made him to have dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet:
  • Ps 110:1 : 1 The LORD said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.
  • Mal 4:3 : 3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I do this, says the LORD of hosts.
  • 1 Cor 15:25 : 25 For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.
  • Eph 1:22 : 22 And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Kgs 5:4-5
    2 verses
    82%

    4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

    5 And behold, I plan to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father, saying, Your son, whom I will set on your throne in your place, he shall build a house for my name.

  • 1 Chr 28:2-3
    2 verses
    79%

    2 Then King David stood up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations for the building:

    3 But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you have been a man of war, and have shed blood.

  • 1 Chr 22:5-11
    7 verses
    78%

    5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all nations: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

    6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.

    7 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God:

    8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, You have shed much blood and have made great wars; you shall not build a house unto my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.

    9 Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him peace from all his enemies around: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.

    10 He shall build a house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.

    11 Now, my son, the LORD be with you; and prosper you, and build the house of the LORD your God, as he has said of you.

  • 2 Chr 6:7-10
    4 verses
    78%

    7 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

    8 But the LORD said to David my father, Because it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well in that it was in your heart:

    9 Nevertheless, you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come from your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

    10 The LORD therefore has performed his word that he has spoken; for I have risen up in the place of David my father, and am set on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built the house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 8:17-20
    4 verses
    77%

    17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

    18 And the LORD said to David my father, Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart.

    19 Nevertheless, you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come from your body, he shall build the house for my name.

    20 And the LORD has performed his word that he spoke, and I have risen up in place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built a house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

  • 2 Sam 7:5
    75%

    5 Go and tell my servant David, Thus says the LORD, Shall you build me a house for me to dwell in?

  • 1 Chr 17:4
    75%

    4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus says the LORD, You shall not build me a house to live in:

  • 1 Chr 17:10
    74%

    10 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreover, I will subdue all your enemies. Furthermore, I tell you that the LORD will build you a house.

  • 2 Sam 7:11
    74%

    11 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the LORD tells you that he will make you a house.

  • 1 Kgs 5:2
    74%

    2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,

  • 1 Chr 29:1
    74%

    1 Furthermore, King David said to all the assembly, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is still young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

  • 2 Chr 3:1
    74%

    1 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD appeared to David his father, in the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

  • 2 Sam 5:11-12
    2 verses
    74%

    11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

    12 And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for the sake of his people Israel.

  • 2 Sam 7:27
    73%

    27 For you, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, I will build you a house: therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

  • 1 Chr 17:25
    73%

    25 For you, O my God, have told your servant that you will build him a house: therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray before you.

  • 1 Chr 22:18
    73%

    18 Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not given you rest on every side? For he has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD and before his people.

  • 1 Chr 23:25
    73%

    25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel has given rest to his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever:

  • 2 Sam 7:1
    73%

    1 And it happened, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest around from all his enemies;

  • 1 Chr 17:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6 Wherever I have walked with all Israel, did I speak a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have you not built me a house of cedar?

    7 Now therefore thus shall you say to my servant David, Thus says the LORD of hosts, I took you from the sheepfold, even from following the sheep, that you should be ruler over my people Israel:

  • 1 Kgs 3:2
    73%

    2 But the people sacrificed at high places, because there was no house built for the name of the LORD until those days.

  • 1 Kgs 6:12
    73%

    12 As for this house which you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and execute my judgments and keep all my commandments to walk in them, then I will fulfill my word with you, which I spoke to David your father:

  • 2 Chr 6:4
    72%

    4 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who has with his hands fulfilled what he spoke with his mouth to my father David, saying,

  • 1 Chr 17:12
    72%

    12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever.

  • 1 Kgs 11:38
    72%

    38 And it shall be, if you will listen to all that I command you, and will walk in my ways, and do what is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with you, and build you a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you.

  • 1 Chr 28:6
    72%

    6 And he said to me, Solomon your son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

  • 1 Chr 28:10
    72%

    10 Take heed now; for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

  • Acts 7:47
    72%

    47 But Solomon built Him a house.

  • 1 Chr 28:20
    72%

    20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 6:2
    72%

    2 But I have built a house of habitation for you, and a place for your dwelling forever.

  • 1 Kgs 8:15
    72%

    15 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth to David my father, and has with his hand fulfilled it, saying,

  • 1 Chr 22:1
    72%

    1 Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel.

  • 2 Sam 7:7
    72%

    7 In all the places where I have walked with all the children of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why have you not built me a house of cedar?

  • 1 Kgs 8:13
    72%

    13 I have surely built you a house to dwell in, a settled place for you to abide in forever.

  • 2 Chr 2:12
    71%

    12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given to King David a wise son, endowed with prudence and understanding, that might build a house for the LORD, and a house for his kingdom.