1 Raja-raja 8:17

8:17 Now my father David had a strong desire ¹  to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel. ² 

1 Raja-raja 9:17

9:17 Solomon built up Gezer, lower Beth Horon,

1 Raja-raja 16:32

16:32 He set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal he had built in Samaria.

[8:17]  ¹ tn Heb “and it was with the heart of David my father.”

[8:17]  ² tn Heb “to build a house for the name of the Lord God of Israel.” The word “name” in the OT sometimes refers to one’s reputation or honor. The “name” of the Lord sometimes designates the Lord himself, being indistinguishable from the proper name.