1. And David said, "This is the house of God, and this is the altar for the holocaust of Israel."
2. And he instructed them to gather all the new converts from the land of Israel. And from these he appointed stoneworkers, to hew stones and to polish them, so that he might build the house of God.
3. Also, David prepared very much iron to use for the nails of the gates, and for the seams and joints, as well as an immeasurable weight of brass.
4. Also, the cedar trees, which the Sidonians and Tyrians had transported to David, were not able to be counted.
5. And David said: "My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him." And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses.
6. And he called for Solomon, his son. And he instructed him to build a house to the Lord, the God of Israel.
7. And David said to Solomon: "My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God.
8. But the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 'You have shed much blood, and you have battled in many wars. You are not able to build a house to my name, so great was the shedding of blood before me.
9. The son who shall be born to you will be a very quiet man. For I will cause him to have rest from all his enemies on every side. And for this reason, he shall be called Peaceful. And I will grant peace and tranquility to Israel during all his days.