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New International Version
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’

New Living Translation
but you are not the one to do it. One of your own sons will build the Temple to honor me.’

English Standard Version
Nevertheless, it is not you who shall build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

King James Bible
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

New King James Version
Nevertheless you shall not build the temple, but your son who will come from your body, he shall build the temple for My name.’

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

NASB 1995
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

NASB 1977
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come forth from your loins, he shall build the house for My name.’

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he shall build the house for My Name.’

Christian Standard Bible
Yet, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own offspring, will build the temple for my name.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own offspring, will build the temple for My name.”

American Standard Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Contemporary English Version
But you're not the one to do it. Your son will build the temple to honor me."

English Revised Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But you must not build the temple. Instead, your own son will build the temple for my name.'

Good News Translation
but you will never build it. It is your son, your own son, who will build my temple.'

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, you are not to build the Temple, but your son who will be born to you is to build a temple for my name.'

NET Bible
But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.'

New Heart English Bible
nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

World English Bible
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.’

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
but you do not build the house, for your son who comes forth out from your loins, he builds the house for My Name.

Young's Literal Translation
but thou dost not build the house, for thy son who cometh forth out from thy loins, he doth build the house for My name.

Smith's Literal Translation
But thou shalt not build the house; for thy son coming forth from thy loins, he shall build the house to my name.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But thou shalt not build the house, but thy son, who shall come out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But you shall not build the house. Truly, your son, who will go forth from your loins, shall build a house to my name.’

New American Bible
But it is not you who will build the house, but your son, who comes from your loins: he shall build the house for my name.

New Revised Standard Version
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house for my name, but your son who shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But you shall not build a house, but your son who proceeds from your loins shall build a house for my name.’

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house, but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for My name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; for thy son who shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Solomon Praises the LORD
…8But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.9Nevertheless,you are not the one to build it;but your son,your own offspring,will build the house for My Name.’10Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.…

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:19
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

1 Chronicles 17:11-12
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.

1 Chronicles 22:9-10
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:6
And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Psalm 132:11-12
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. / If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Luke 1:31-33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. / He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Acts 2:29-30
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

1 Kings 5:5
So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’

Treasury of Scripture

Notwithstanding you shall not build the house; but your son which shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house for my name.

thy son

2 Samuel 7:12,13
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom…

1 Chronicles 17:4,11,12
Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: …

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2 Chronicles 6

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Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it;
This phrase addresses King David, who had a deep desire to build a temple for the Lord. Despite his intentions, God communicated through the prophet Nathan that David would not be the one to construct the temple. This decision was not due to a lack of devotion or ability on David's part but was part of God's sovereign plan. David was a warrior king, and his reign was marked by battles and bloodshed, which made him unsuitable for building a house of peace for God. This reflects the biblical principle that God's plans and purposes often transcend human desires and understanding, as seen inIsaiah 55:8-9.

but your son, your own offspring,
This refers to Solomon, David's son, who was chosen by God to build the temple. The emphasis on "your own offspring" highlights the continuation of God's covenant with David, ensuring that his lineage would play a crucial role in Israel's history. This promise is part of the Davidic Covenant found in2 Samuel 7:12-13, where God assures David that his descendants will have an everlasting kingdom. This covenant is significant in biblical theology as it points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (Matthew 1:1).

will build the house for My Name.’
The "house" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which Solomon would eventually build. This temple was not just a physical structure but a symbol of God's presence among His people. The phrase "for My Name" indicates that the temple was to be dedicated to the worship and glory of God, serving as a central place for Israel's religious life. The temple's construction fulfilled God's promise and established a place where His name would dwell, as seen inDeuteronomy 12:5. This also foreshadows the coming of Jesus, who referred to His body as the temple (John 2:19-21), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God's presence.

Persons / Places / Events

1.David
The King of Israel who desired to build a temple for the Lord. He was a man after God's own heart but was not chosen to build the temple.

2.Solomon
David's son, who was chosen by God to build the temple. He represents the fulfillment of God's promise to David.

3.The Temple
The house of God that David desired to build, which would become a central place of worship for Israel.

4.Jerusalem
The city where the temple was to be built, signifying God's chosen place for His Name to dwell.

5.God's Promise
The divine decision and promise that David's son would build the temple, highlighting God's sovereign plan.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Plans
God's plans may differ from our desires, but His purposes are always perfect. We must trust His timing and decisions.

Generational Legacy
David's preparation for the temple, even though he would not build it, shows the importance of laying a foundation for future generations.

Obedience and Faithfulness
Both David and Solomon demonstrate obedience to God's will. We are called to be faithful in our roles, whether we see the fulfillment of our desires or not.

God's Promises Fulfilled
The promise to David about his son building the temple reminds us that God is faithful to His word. We can trust His promises in our lives.

Role of Worship
The temple was central to Israel's worship. This highlights the importance of having a dedicated space and heart for worship in our lives.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 6:9?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 6:9 demonstrate God's sovereignty in choosing leaders?

3.Why was David not chosen to build the temple according to this verse?

4.How can we discern God's specific plans for our lives today?

5.What lessons can we learn from David's response to God's decision in 2 Chronicles 6:9?

6.How does this verse connect to God's promises in 1 Chronicles 17:11-12?

7.Why did God choose Solomon over David to build the temple in 2 Chronicles 6:9?

8.How does 2 Chronicles 6:9 reflect God's sovereignty in choosing leaders?

9.What does 2 Chronicles 6:9 reveal about God's plans versus human desires?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 6?

11.Who was King Jehoram/Joram in biblical history?

12.Who was Zerah in the Bible?

13.(1 Chronicles 13:9 vs. 2 Samuel 6:6) Why does Chronicles call the threshing floor 'Chidon,' while Samuel labels it 'Nachon,' and which is correct?

14.In Jeremiah 29:4-7, how can God instruct his people to settle peacefully in a pagan land while other passages command separation from foreign nations?

What Does 2 Chronicles 6:9 Mean

Nevertheless

The word signals a loving course correction from God. David’s passion to build a temple was good (1 Kings 8:17), yet the Lord redirects him. Scripture often shows God honoring a servant’s heart while steering the plan differently—think of Paul desiring to preach in Asia but being sent to Macedonia instead (Acts 16:6-10). Here, “nevertheless” reminds us that God’s purposes stand even when they alter our own (Proverbs 19:21).

you are not the one to build it;

God tells David plainly that the task is not his. The reason is given elsewhere: David had “shed much blood” (1 Chronicles 22:8; 28:3). Key lessons:

• A godly desire does not guarantee personal assignment.

• Certain roles require specific conditions God alone sets.

• Obedience means accepting limits as well as commands (Deuteronomy 3:26).

but your son,

The promise shifts to Solomon. By naming the successor, God affirms:

• Continuity—David’s work will not be wasted (2 Samuel 7:12-13).

• Succession—leadership transition is God-guided (1 Kings 2:12).

• Encouragement—David can prepare, knowing who will finish (1 Chronicles 22:5).

your own offspring,

This phrase stresses lineage, anchoring the temple project within the covenant family. It recalls God’s promise that David’s “seed” would sit on the throne forever (2 Samuel 7:13-16). The temple thus becomes a visible link between dynasty and worship, pointing ahead to the ultimate Son of David, Christ (Luke 1:32-33).

will build the house

Solomon’s assignment is specific: a physical structure where glory will dwell (1 Kings 6:1). Truths that flow from this:

• God values craftsmanship and planning (Exodus 31:1-5).

• The “house” is for worship, not royal prestige (Psalm 132:5).

• Preparation matters—David gathers materials though he will not build (1 Chronicles 29:2-3).

for My Name.

The temple is about God’s reputation, presence, and covenant faithfulness. Throughout Scripture, His Name represents His character and glory (Exodus 34:5-7). Solomon later prays that God’s “Name may be there” and that prayers toward the temple be heard (1 Kings 8:29). The purpose statement guards against idolatry: the building serves to honor God, not itself.

summary

2 Chronicles 6:9 captures God redirecting David’s honorable ambition, delegating temple construction to Solomon, and underscoring that the temple exists to exalt God’s Name. The verse teaches us to welcome divine redirection, trust God’s timing through generations, and remember that every sacred task, whether begun or completed by us, must center on His glory.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(9)Notwithstanding thou shalt not build.--Only thou, thou shalt not build; with stress on the pronoun.

But thy son.--Heb.,for thy son; so LXX.; Kings, "but;" and so some MSS. and the Syriac, Vulg., and Arabic here. Otherwise the whole verse is as in Kings.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Nevertheless,
רַ֣ק(raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535:But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

you
אַתָּ֔ה(’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and you

are not
לֹ֥א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

the one to build [it];
תִבְנֶ֖ה(ṯiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1129:To build

but
כִּ֤י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

your son,
בִנְךָ֙(ḇin·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1121:A son

your own offspring,
הַיּוֹצֵ֣א(hay·yō·w·ṣê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

will build
יִבְנֶ֥ה(yiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129:To build

the house
הַבַּ֖יִת(hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004:A house

for My Name.’
לִשְׁמִֽי׃(liš·mî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034:A name

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OT History: 2 Chronicles 6:9 Nevertheless you shall not build the house (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)