2 Samuel 7:2 records David's desire to build a house for God, which is exactly what this verse says was in his heart.

1 Kings 8:17 records the identical statement in the parallel Kings account of Solomon's temple dedication.

1 Chronicles 17:1 provides the original narrative of David expressing his desire to build a house for God.

1 Chronicles 22:7 records David telling Solomon the same words about his heart to build God's house.

1 Chronicles 28:2-4 has David publicly declaring his intention to build a temple, echoing this verse.

1 Kings 8:18 continues the account with God's approval of David's desire, showing the divine response.

1 Kings 5:3 explains why David could not build the temple — warfare — providing context for the unfulfilled desire mentioned here.