5 For David said, ⁱ“Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and ^jthe house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.

7 And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although ⁿI am but a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in.