Acts 13:22 records God's testimony that David is a man after His own heart — the same favor that led David to seek a temple in Acts 7:46.

In 1 Chronicles 22:7, David tells Solomon he intended to build a temple, directly supporting Stephen's mention of David's wish.

Psalm 132:5 recalls David's vow to find a dwelling for God, directly echoing Stephen's reference to his request for a dwelling place.

Psalm 89:19-37 describes God's covenant with David, choosing and anointing him—this provides the covenantal basis for David's favor and his temple request.

Psalm 78:68-72 celebrates God choosing Judah, building the sanctuary, and choosing David—this echoes the themes of divine selection and temple building in Acts 7:46.

In 1 Chronicles 29:3, David devotes his own wealth to the temple, highlighting his fervent desire for God's dwelling place.

1 Chronicles 29:2 shows David gathering materials for the temple, demonstrating his commitment to the dwelling place Stephen mentions.

1 Chronicles 28:5 says God chose Solomon to build the temple—this shows David's request being fulfilled through his son, not himself.

1 Chronicles 28:3 repeats God's prohibition: David is a man of war, so not allowed to build, explaining the unfulfilled desire.

In 1 Chronicles 28:2, David publicly declares his intention to build a temple, reinforcing Stephen's point about his desire.

1 Chronicles 22:8 gives the reason David could not build: he shed much blood, explaining his unfulfilled desire in Stephen's speech.

1 Chronicles 17:1-4 parallels the account: David's plan to build a house for God, which Stephen references as his desire.

1 Kings 8:17-19 records Solomon recalling David's intention to build a temple, confirming the desire Stephen refers to.

In 2 Samuel 7:19, David marvels that God will build his house (dynasty)—this contrasts David's plan to build a house for God with God's greater plan.

2 Samuel 7:1 sets the scene of David's rest from enemies, providing the peaceful context that prompted his request to build a house for God.

1 Samuel 16:11 shows David called from shepherding to be anointed king — the same David who found favor and desired a temple in Acts 7:46.

1 Samuel 16:1 records God's instruction to anoint David as king — the beginning of David's rise who desires a temple in Acts 7:46.

1 Chronicles 15:1 describes David preparing a place for the ark, parallel to his request for a dwelling.

2 Samuel 7:2 records David's desire to build a house for God, the very request referenced in Stephen's speech.

Psalm 132:5 records David's vow to find a dwelling for the Lord, directly echoed in Stephen's speech.

1 Samuel 15:28 declares the kingdom taken from Saul and given to David — the David who later seeks to build a dwelling for God in Acts 7:46.

1 Chronicles 28:4 recounts God's choice of David from his father's house—this reinforces the divine favor that led David to ask for a temple.

2 Samuel 7:18 records David's humble prayer after God's promise—this shows his reverent response to the same covenant context behind his earlier request.

In 2 Samuel 7:8, God reminds David of being taken from shepherding to lead Israel—this underscores the favor David had, which motivated his temple desire.

In 2 Samuel 6:21, David defends his dancing before the ark, affirming God's choice of him—this shows the same divine favor that led David to seek a dwelling place.