1 Kings 5:3

1 Kings 5:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3“You know that because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build a temple for the Name of the Lord his God until the Lord put his enemies under his feet.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3“You know that David my father was unable to build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3“You know that David my father was unable to build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the Lord put them under the soles of his feet.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3“You know that David my father could not build a house (temple) for the Name (Presence) of the Lord his God because of the wars which surrounded him, until the Lord put his enemies under his feet. [2 Sam 7:4ff; 1 Chr 22:8]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3“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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3“As you know, my father David had to fight many battles. His enemies attacked him from every side. So he couldn’t build a temple where the Lord his God would put his Name. That wouldn’t be possible until the Lord had put his enemies under his control.

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