2 Samuel 7:13
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13 He it is[a] who shall build a house for my name, and I will establish his royal throne forever.
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- 7:13 He it is: Solomon, in the event.
1 Kings 8:16
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16 (A)Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city out of any tribe of Israel for the building of a house, that my name might be there; but I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.
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1 Kings 9:3
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3 The Lord said to him: I have heard the prayer of petition which you offered in my presence. I have consecrated this house which you have built and I set my name there forever; my eyes and my heart shall be there always.
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