I have built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.(A)

While the whole assembly of Israel was standing there, the king turned around and blessed them. Then he said:

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who with his hands has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David. For he said,

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Now I have built a great temple for you. It is a place where you can live for ever.’

While all the Israelite people stood there, the king turned round towards them. He prayed that God would bless them. He said, ‘Praise the Lord, Israel's God, as he deserves. He has used his power to do what he promised to do for my father David.

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