David wanted to build a temple for God. But God didn't want him to build it. David's son Solomon was going to build it.
It was the desire of David to build a house for the Lord, but David could not because of his past deeds. But God told David that he would allow Solomon to build a house, so the children of Israel would have a permanent worship center where they knew God abode. Read 2nd Samuel chapter 7 and 1st Kings chapter 5.
David was not allowed to build God's house, the Temple, because he had shed much blood and engaged in war throughout his reign. In 1 Chronicles 22:8, God tells David that his son Solomon, who would have a peaceful reign, would be the one to build the Temple. This decision underscored the importance of a peaceful environment for the sacred structure dedicated to worship.
David wanted to build the temple, but God did not allow it since David was a man of war.
It was a dream passed down by his father, David. David wanted to build it, but God prevented it because David was a man of war.
No it was that God told David not to build the temple , not Solomon.
God did not allow David to build the temple in Jerusalem because he had shed much blood in his lifetime. However, God did bless David by promising that his son Solomon would be the one to build the temple instead.
because according to God, david had blood on his hands. he did though say that david's son soloman could.
According to the Bible, Kind David wanted to build a permanent house for god instead of the Portable Tabernacle. David provided the funds, and his son King Solomon oversaw the building of the 1st Temple
Actually GOD bidding about the temple. David strongly desired to do so but GOD forbid him, reasoning that David had shed too much blood. The task was past on to David's son and successor, Solomon. However it was David that provided most of the financing, gathering the material that was to be used to build the temple.
Because God commanded it (Deuteronomy 12:10-14; 2 Samuel ch.7).King Solomon's reign saw the erection of the magnificent temple in Jerusalem. His father, King David, had wanted to build a great temple for God a generation earlier, as a permanent resting place for the Ark of the Covenant which contained the Ten Commandments.
2 Samuel 7:11-16 and 1 Chronicles 17:11-15. In summary, the promise is that:David's seed will be the Son of God.David's seed will build a house for God's name.David's seed will reign for ever from David's throne in Jerusalem.David himself will witness these events.Here's the link to help you! God Bless!http://www.bibleed.com/bibleteachings/jesusandthepromises/promisestodavid.asp