And David (A)prepared large quantities of iron [a]to make the nails for the doors of the gates and for the clamps, and more (B)bronze than could be weighed; and timbers of cedar beyond number, for (C)the Sidonians and Tyrians brought large quantities of cedar timber to David. David said, “My son (D)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.

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He provided a large amount of iron to make nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, and more bronze than could be weighed.(A) He also provided more cedar logs(B) than could be counted, for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought large numbers of them to David.

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

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