1 Chronicles 22:5

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.

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1 Chronicles 29:1
And David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great, for the palace will not be for man but for the LORD God.

2 Chronicles 2:5
The house that I am to build will be great, for our God is greater than all gods.

2 Chronicles 2:9
to prepare timber for me in abundance, for the house I am to build will be great and wonderful.

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