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And of all my sons (the Lord has given me many sons) he chose my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the Lord’s kingdom to rule Israel.

“He told me, ‘Your son Solomon will build my temple and my courtyards because I have chosen him to be my son. I will be his father. I will establish his kingdom forever if he will remain determined to obey my commands and laws, as he is doing today.’

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Of all my sons—and the Lord has given me many(A)—he has chosen my son Solomon(B) to sit on the throne(C) of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. He said to me: ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build(D) my house and my courts, for I have chosen him to be my son,(E) and I will be his father. I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws,(F) as is being done at this time.’

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