and timbers of cedar beyond number, for (A)the Sidonians and Tyrians brought large quantities of cedar timber to David. David said, “My son (B)Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and glorious throughout the lands. Therefore I now will make preparations for it.” So David made ample preparations before his death.

Solomon Commanded to Build the Temple

Then (C)he called for his son Solomon, and commanded him to build a house for the Lord God of Israel.

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