1 Chronicles 28:3 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does 1 Chronicles 28:3 mean? →Passage Context
1And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.
2Then 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:
3But 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.
4Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:
5And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to God's guidance in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to accept limitations in your pursuits?
3
When have you had to let go of a dream or goal for a greater purpose?
Life Application
faith
Reflect on areas where you may need to accept God's will over your own plans.
service
Consider how you can serve God in ways that align with His guidance for your life.
People in This Verse
DavidBoth
The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1
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