So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the Lord made all the nations fear him.

Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

King David dedicated these articles to the Lord, as he had done with the silver and gold he had taken from all these nations: Edom and Moab, the Ammonites and the Philistines, and Amalek.

David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.