Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

The king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.

In all the places where I have moved with all the Israelites, did I speak a word to any from the tribes of Israel whom I commanded to be shepherd of My people Israel, asking, Why do you not build Me a house of cedar?