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What does 1 Chronicles 27:32 mean?

But God told me, You’re not the one to build a house for my name, because you’ve been a warrior and have spilled blood. 1 Chronicles 27:32 - Modern Text Bible

(David explains that God did not allow him to build the temple because of his history as a warrior who fought many battles.)