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1 Kings 5:3

David

1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.

2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,

Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

4 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

5 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.

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BSB
“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet.
KJV
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
WEB
“You know that David my father could not build a house for the name of the LORD his God because of the wars which were around him on every side, until the LORD put his enemies under the soles of his feet.
ASV
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build a house for the name of Jehovah his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
DARBY
Thou knowest that David my father could not build a house unto the name of Jehovah his God, because of the wars which were about him on every side, until Jehovah put them under the soles of his feet.
BLB
“You know David my father, how he could not build a house for the name of YHWH his God because of the wars that surrounded him, until YHWH put them under the soles of his feet.
ÅB
Du vet at min far David ikke kunne bygge et hus for Herrens, sin Guds navn for de krigers skyld hvormed de hadde omringet ham, inntil Herren la dem under hans føtter.
OTB
"Du vet at min far David ikke kunne bygge et hus for Herrens, sin Guds navn på grunn av krigene som omringet ham, inntil Herren la dem under hans føtters såler.
B1930
Du vet at min far David ikke kunde bygge et hus for Herrens, sin Guds navn for de krigers skyld hvormed de hadde omringet ham, inntil Herren la dem under hans føtter.

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:3

    But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.

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  • 1 Chronicles 22:8

    But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.

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  • Psalms 110:1

    The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:25

    For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

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  • Psalms 8:6

    Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:

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  • 1 Chronicles 22:4–6

    Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

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  • Malachi 4:3

    And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.

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  • Joshua 10:24

    And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.

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