5 David said, “My son Solomon is youngz and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord should be of great magnificence and fame and splendora in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” So David made extensive preparations before his death.

6 Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to buildb a house for the Lord, the God of Israel. 7 David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heartc to buildd a house for the Namee of the Lord my God. 8 But this word of the Lord came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and have fought many wars.f You are not to build a house for my Name,g because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight. 9 But you will have a son who will be a man of peaceh and rest,i and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon,a j and I will grant Israel peace and quietk during his reign. 10 He is the one who will build a house for my Name.l He will be my son,m and I will be his father. And I will establishn the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’o