1 Kings 8:16

'I brought my people Israel out of Egypt. Since that day I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel. I have not chosen a place to build a house for my Name to be there. But I have chosen David to rule over my people Israel.'

1 Kings 8:16, Readable English Bible (READ)

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