MANNAFEST

Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel.

KJV

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ASV

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

WEB

Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.

YLT

And he calleth for Solomon his son, and chargeth him to build a house to Jehovah, God of Israel,

DBT

And he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah theGod of Israel.

About this book

Old Testament

1 ChroniclesA post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?

Author
The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
Date
Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC

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