1 Kings 8:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
1 Kings 8:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel.
1 Kings 8:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.
1 Kings 8:17 (BSB)
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What does 1 Kings 8:17 say?
1 Kings 8:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel."
Where is 1 Kings 8:17 found in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:17 is verse 17 of chapter 8 of the book of 1 Kings, in the Old Testament. 1 Kings has 22 chapters.
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