But who is able to build a temple for him, since even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain him?(A) Who am I then that I should build a temple for him except as a place to burn incense before him? Therefore, send me an artisan who is skilled in engraving to work with gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with the artisans who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem,(B) appointed by my father David.(C) Also, send me cedar, cypress, and algum[a](D) logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants know how to cut the trees of Lebanon. Note that my servants will be with your servants(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 2:8 = almug in 1Kg 10:11–12

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