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David thought, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced. The temple that will be built for the Lord is to be magnificent, well known, and internationally honored, so I will complete preparations for it.” So before his death, David finished providing a great quantity of materials for it.

David Commissions Solomon to Build the Temple

Later, David called for his son Solomon and directed him to build a temple to the Lord God of Israel. David addressed Solomon: “I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the Lord my God.

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