1 Chronicles 22:5-7

Tree of Life Version

⁵ David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced and the House that is to be built for Adonai must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all the nations. Therefore I will make preparation for it.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.

⁶ Then He called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a House for Adonai, the God of Israel. ⁷ David said to Solomon, “My son, I had it in my heart to build a House for the name of Adonai my God.