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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 22:8

18th Century

Theologian

The word of the Lord came to me ... - Not by Nathan (1 Chronicles 17:4–15), but on some other occasion ([Reference 1 Chronicle…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 22:6–16

19th Century

Bishop

David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Chronicles 22:6–9

19th Century

Preacher

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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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 22:8

17th Century

Pastor

But the word of the Lord came to me
The word of prophecy, as the Targum, by the mouth of Nathan the prophet:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 22:6–16

17th Century

Minister

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…