1 Chronicles 22:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 David said: “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced; but the house that is to be built for the Lord must be made so magnificent that it will be renowned and glorious in all lands. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” Thus before his death David laid up materials in abundance.(A)
Charge to Solomon. 6 Then he summoned his son Solomon and commanded him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel. 7 (B)David said to Solomon: “My son, it was my purpose to build a house myself for the name of the Lord, my God.
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