| Verse Reference | Verse Text |
|---|---|
| 1Ki 8:16 | Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel. |
| 2Ch 7:16 | For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. |