1Ch 22:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7–8 : David explains why he himself cannot build the temple. He wanted to do it (1 Chronicles 22:7 ), but God did not allow him because he had shed much blood in war (1 Chronicles 22:8 ). This shows that God values human life. The temple should be built by someone who brings peace, not by someone who has been a man of war. This also points to Jesus, who came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them (Luke 9:56 ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 22:7

v. 7–8: David explains why he himself cannot build the temple. He wanted to do it (1 Chronicles 22:7 ^a), but God did not allow him because he had shed much blood in war (1 Chronicles 22:8 ^b). This shows that God values human life. The temple should be built by someone who brings peace, not by someone who has been a man of war. This also points to Jesus, who came not to destroy men's lives, but to save them (Luke 9:56 ^c).