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But, you will have a son. He will be a man of peace and rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon.[a] And I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king. 10 Solomon will build a temple for worship to me. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will make his kingdom strong. Someone from his family will rule Israel forever.’”

11 David also said, “Now, my son, may the Lord be with you. May you build a temple for the Lord your God, as he said you would.

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  1. 22:9 Solomon This name sounds like the Hebrew word for “peace.”

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