8:17a Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house

“Now David my father wanted/desired to build a temple.
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⌊Solomon continued,⌋ “However, my father David hoped/planned to build a temple

8:17b for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

He wanted the name of Yahweh the God of Israel to be ⌊honored⌋ there.
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where Yahweh the God of Israel would ⌊receive worship⌋.

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