8:18a But the LORD said to my father David,

But Yahweh said to my father David,
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But Yahweh said to him,

8:18b ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.

‘Your (sing) hope/plan to build a house to ⌊honor⌋ my Name has been good.
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‘I am pleased that you wanted to build a temple for me.

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