1 Chronicles 17:1 records David's initial desire to build a house for the ark, which he now recalls in his speech.

1 Chronicles 22:2-5 details David gathering materials and workers for the temple, directly expanding on the preparations stated here.

1 Chronicles 22:14 records David's vast wealth prepared for the temple, reinforcing the scale of his preparations.

1 Chronicles 17:4 records God's prohibition: David was not to build the temple despite his desire to do so here.

1 Chronicles 22:7 echoes the same statement — David tells Solomon he had it in his heart to build God's house.

1 Chronicles 17:2 shows Nathan's initial approval of David's plan, part of the backstory he references.

Deuteronomy 17:20 warns kings against pride—David's humble address 'my brothers' exemplifies this ideal.

2 Samuel 7:1 describes David's rest from enemies, the context for his desire to build the temple.

2 Samuel 7:2 is the parallel account of David's statement to Nathan, directly echoed here.

1 Kings 8:17 records Solomon recalling David's desire to build the temple, reinforcing the same intention.

1 Kings 8:18 adds God's commendation of David's intention, expanding on the divine perspective.

Psalm 132:14 is God's declaration that Zion is His resting place, fulfilling the desire David states.

Psalm 132:7 uses the same 'footstool' imagery for the ark, echoing David's desire to build a dwelling for God's footstool.

Psalm 132:3-8 recounts David's vow to find a place for the ark, the same determination he expresses.

Deuteronomy 3:26 tells of Moses being denied entry into Canaan, paralleling David's own denial to build the temple.

Ezekiel 43:7 describes the temple as 'place of the soles of my feet,' directly paralleling David's 'footstool' language.

2 Chronicles 6:7 repeats David's intention during Solomon's temple dedication speech, confirming the desire.

Exodus 35:21 describes Israelites bringing offerings willingly for the tabernacle, mirroring David's voluntary heart for the temple.

2 Chronicles 6:41 echoes the 'resting place' for the ark — Solomon invites God to dwell in the temple David prepared for.

Isaiah 66:1 calls the earth God's footstool, expanding the metaphor beyond the ark to all creation.

Acts 7:49 quotes Isaiah 66:1, using the footstool metaphor to emphasize God's transcendence over any temple.