1 Kings 8:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
1 Kings 8:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be there; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
1 Kings 8:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’
1 Kings 8:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 Kings 8:16 say?
1 Kings 8:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel."
Where is 1 Kings 8:16 found in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:16 is verse 16 of chapter 8 of the book of 1 Kings, in the Old Testament. 1 Kings has 22 chapters.
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