1 Kings 8:16
←Back to VersesSince the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.
Since I took my people Israel out of Egypt, I didn't pick any city from their tribes to build a house for my name. Instead, I chose David to lead my people Israel.
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