1. Solomon decided to build a temple where the Lord would be worshipped, and also to build a palace for himself.
2. He assigned seventy thousand men to carry building supplies and eighty thousand to cut stone from the hills. And he chose three thousand six hundred men to supervise these workers.
3. Solomon sent the following message to King Hiram of Tyre:Years ago, when my father David was building his palace, you supplied him with cedar logs. Now will you send me supplies?
4. I am building a temple where the Lord my God will be worshipped. Sweet-smelling incense will be burnt there, and sacred bread will be offered to him. Worshippers will offer sacrifices to the Lord every morning and evening, every Sabbath, and on the first day of each month, as well as during all our religious festivals. These things will be done for all time, just as the Lord has commanded.
5. This will be a great temple, because our God is greater than all other gods.