1 Chronicles 22:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ David thought, My son Solomon is too inexperienced to build the Lord’s temple. It must be great beyond compare in order to win fame and glory throughout all lands, so I myself will prepare things for him. So David made extensive preparations before his death.

Instructions to Solomon

⁶ David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel. ⁷ David said to Solomon, “My son,^[a] I had intended to build a temple for the name of the Lord my God.