Discovery Box1 Kings 8:16 
Context8:16 He told David, 1 ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. 2 But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’
1 Kings 8:44
Context8:44 “When you direct your people to march out and fight their enemies, 3 and they direct their prayers to the Lord 4 toward his chosen city and this temple I built for your honor, 5
1 Kings 8:48
Context8:48 When they return to you with all their heart and being 6 in the land where they are held prisoner, 7 and direct their prayers to you toward the land you gave to their ancestors, your chosen city, and the temple I built for your honor, 8
1 tn Heb “saying.”
2 tn Heb “to build a house for my name to be there.”
sn To build a temple in which to live (Heb “to build a house for my name to be there”). In the OT, the word “name” sometimes refers to one’s reputation or honor. The “name” of the
3 tn Heb “When your people go out for battle against their enemies in the way which you send them.”
4 tn Or perhaps “to you, O
5 tn Heb “your name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in v. 41.
6 tn Or “soul.”
7 tn Heb “in the land of their enemies.”
8 tn Heb “your name.” See the note on the word “reputation” in v. 41.
