2 Chronicles 2:1
And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the Lord, and an house for his kingdom.
Cross-references
2 Chronicles 2:4 expands on the temple's purpose—worship and sacrifices—that Solomon resolved to build in 2 Chronicles 2:1.
2 Chronicles 7:11 records the fulfillment of Solomon's resolve to build the temple and palace, completing the arc from 2 Chronicles 2:1.
Deuteronomy 12:5 commands worship at the place God chooses for His name—Solomon builds that very place.
Deuteronomy 12:11 repeats the command for a place where God's name dwells, directly linking to Solomon's temple.
1 Kings 5:5 records Solomon's parallel declaration to build for God's name, echoing this verse's purpose.
1 Kings 7:1 describes Solomon building his own palace, the second house mentioned in this verse.
1 Kings 8:18 recalls David's heart to build for God's name, affirming Solomon's purpose.
1 Kings 8:20 states Solomon has built the house for God's name, fulfilling this stated intention.
1 Kings 9:1 reports the completion of the same building projects Solomon resolved to undertake in 2 Chronicles 2:1.
1 Chronicles 22:10 is God's promise that Solomon will build for His name, directly fulfilled in this verse.
Acts 7:47 cites Solomon as the builder of God's house, directly referencing the temple project begun in 2 Chronicles 2:1.