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David’s wars prevent his building.
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1 Chronicles 22:8

David’s wars prevent his building

David Prepares and Charges Solomon · 1 Chronicles 22

Story guide: David recalls his warfare and the word barring him from building the house. The battlefield image illustrates this recollection; it is not a new battle.

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8But the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, ‘You have shed much blood and fought great wars. You shall not build a house for my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth before me.’

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