In 1 Chronicles 17, which prophet told David that his son, rather than David himself, would build the Temple?
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Correct answer: Nathan
David desired to build a permanent house for God, but Nathan delivered God's response. God promised to build David a 'house' (a dynasty) but reserved the Temple construction for David’s offspring.
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