1 Chronicles 17:4

1 Chronicles · Old Testament · Chapter 17

“Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in:”1 Chronicles 17:4

What Does 1 Chronicles 17:4 Mean?

1 Chronicles 17:4 is found in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 17, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to 1 Chronicles 17:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Chronicles 28:3“But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.”1 Chronicles 22:8“But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.”1 Chronicles 28:2“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”2 Samuel 7:4“And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,”1 Kings 8:19“Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.”Isaiah 55:8“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.”Deuteronomy 3:26“But the LORD was wroth with me for your sakes, and would not hear me: and the LORD said unto me, Let it suffice thee; speak no more unto me of this matter.”2 Samuel 7:5“Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?”1 Kings 3:2“Only the people sacrificed in high places, because there was no house built unto the name of the LORD, until those days.”1 Chronicles 22:7“And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:”2 Chronicles 6:8“But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:”2 Chronicles 6:9“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.”Psalms 68:29“Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.”Romans 11:33“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!”

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