4. and cedar trees without number: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought cedar trees in abundance to David.
5. And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.
6. Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
7. And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God.