Now I am building a temple for the name of the Lord my God in order to dedicate it to him for burning fragrant incense before him,(A) for displaying the rows of the Bread of the Presence continuously,(B) and for sacrificing burnt offerings for the morning and the evening,(C) the Sabbaths(D) and the New Moons, and the appointed festivals of the Lord our God. This is ordained for Israel permanently. The temple that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than any of the gods.(E) But who is able to build a temple for him, since even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain him?(F) Who am I then that I should build a temple for him except as a place to burn incense before him?

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $31.99
Save: $18.00 (36%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible - eBook
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible - eBook
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $10.00 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
CSB Law Enforcement Officer's Bible, Black LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.49
Save: $10.50 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Study Bible, Mahogany LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Study Bible, Mahogany LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $58.99
Save: $21.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork LeatherTouch
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $28.99
Save: $11.00 (28%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars