⁵ Now David said, ^(A)“Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it.” So David made abundant preparations before his death.

¹¹ Now, my son, may ^(A)the Lord be with you; and may you prosper, and build the house of the Lord your God, as He has said to you. ¹² Only may the Lord ^(B)give you wisdom and understanding, and give you charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.

¹⁷ David also commanded all the ^(A)leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,