1 Chronicles 22:2-5
Lexham English Bible
David’s Preparations for Building the Temple
2 And David commanded to assemble the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel and appointed stone craftsmen to cut dressed stones to build the house of God. 3 And David provided much iron for nails for the doors of the gates and for the seams, and abundant copper that could not be weighed, 4 and cedar timbers without number, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought abundant cedars to David. 5 Then David said, “Solomon my son is a boy and inexperienced, and the house built for Yahweh must be exceedingly great in fame and splendor throughout every land. I will make preparations for him.” So David provided abundant materials before he died.
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1 Chronicles 22:2-5
English Standard Version
David Prepares for Temple Building
2 David commanded to gather together the (A)resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he (B)set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. 3 David also provided great quantities of iron for nails for the doors of the gates and for clamps, (C)as well as bronze in quantities beyond weighing, 4 and cedar timbers without number, (D)for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought great quantities of cedar to David. 5 For David said, (E)“Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.
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