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.

Offerings for the Temple

1 And David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son, ^vwhom alone God has chosen, ^wis young and inexperienced, and the work is great, for the palace will not be for man but for the Lord God.