But I chose Jerusalem, so that my name would be in it. And I chose David, so that I might appoint him over my people Israel.
Other versions
King James Version
But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.English Standard Version
but I have chosen Jerusalem that my name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'New International Version
But now I have chosen Jerusalem for my Name to be there, and I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.'