1 Chronicles 22:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵ David thought, “The Temple that my son Solomon is to build must be splendid and world-famous. But he is young and inexperienced, so I must make preparations for it.” So David got large amounts of the materials ready before he died.

⁶ He sent for his son Solomon and commanded him to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel. ^7 (A)David said to him, “Son, I wanted to build a temple to honor the Lord my God.