KJV ORIGINAL
Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pay attention now; the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is telling Solomon that God has specifically chosen him for the important task of building the temple, and he needs to be courageous and follow through with it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's final charge to his son Solomon before David's death. David had wanted to build a temple for God but was told by God that his son would do it instead. Here, David is passing on this sacred responsibility to Solomon, emphasizing that this isn't just a family obligation but a divine calling.
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