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But the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, You have shed blood abundantly, and have made great wars: you shall not build a house to my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.
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Fit for Battle, Not for Building
Commentators emphasize that David's disqualification was not a punishment for sin. His wars were largely righteous, defending God's people. However, God designated that His temple, a house of peace, should be built by a man of peace (Solomon), not a warrior. This shows that a person can be righteous and called by God for one task (like warfare) but unsuited for another (like building a sanctuary). It's about fitness for the role, not a judgment on David's character.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The word of the Lord came to me ... - Not by Nathan (1 Chronicles 17:4–15), but on some other occasion ([Reference 1 Chronicle…
19th Century
Anglican
David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.
Baptist
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD GOD of Israel. And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the word of the Lord came to me The word of prophecy, as the Targum, by the mouth of Nathan the prophet:
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David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple. It was because God had named him. Nothing is more powerful to engage us in any servi…