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and innumerable cedar logs from the Sidonians and the Tyrians, who gave them to David. 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

David sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.

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