And cedar trees without number: for the Sidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and we must build an house for the Lord, magnifical, excellent and of great fame and dignity throughout all countries: I will therefore now prepare for him. So David prepared very much before his death.

Then he called Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel.

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He also provided more cedar logs(A) than could be counted, for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought large numbers of them to David.

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

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

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