So I plan to build a temple for the name of the Lord my God, according to what the Lord promised my father David: “I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the temple for my name.”
He is the one who will build a house for my name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.”
The Lord has fulfilled what he promised. I have taken the place of my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built the temple for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
‘If you are not careful to obey all the words of this law, which are written in this scroll, by fearing this glorious and awe-inspiring name #– #the Lord, your God #– #
then the Lord your God will choose the place to have his name dwell. Bring there everything I command you: your burnt offerings, sacrifices, offerings of the tenth, personal contributions, and all your choice offerings you vow to the Lord.
A chariot could be imported from Egypt for seven kilograms of silver and a horse for nearly two kilograms. In the same way, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram through their agents.
Hiram also said: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He gave King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.