1 Kings 8:18
1 Kings · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.”1 Kings 8:18
What Does 1 Kings 8:18 Mean?
1 Kings 8:18 is found in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to 1 Kings 8:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:14“Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.”James 2:8“If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:”2 Chronicles 6:7“Now it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”2 Chronicles 2:4“Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.”Romans 1:15“So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.”2 Chronicles 1:11“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”2 Chronicles 2:1“And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.”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 Corinthians 8:12“For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.”
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