'Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel — David desired (הָיָה בִלְבַב דָּוִד, was in David's heart) to build the house. The heart (לֵב) denotes intention and will; David's desire was sincere and deep. The house was conceived not as David's monument but as residence for God's name. David's intention preceded Solomon's execution: the vision originated with David; Solomon fulfilled it. This acknowledged the continuity between monarchs and the shared commitment to the temple project. The heart's desire suggested emotional investment: building the house was not imposed obligation but passionate commitment.

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