7. They gave 375,186 pounds of gold, 750,000 pounds of silver, 135,000 pounds of bronze, and 7,500,000 pounds of iron for the work on God’s temple.
8. Whoever happened to have precious stones gave them to Jehiel, Gershon’s descendant, for the treasury of the Lord’s temple.
9. The people were overjoyed that the leaders gave so generously and wholeheartedly to the Lord.King David was also overjoyed, and
10. he praised the Lord while the whole assembly watched. David said,“May you be praised, Lord God of Israel,our father forever and ever.
11. Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, Lord,because everything in heaven and on earth is yours.The kingdom is yours, Lord,and you are honored as head of all things.
12. Riches and honor are in front of you.You rule everything.You hold power and strength in your hands,and you can make anyone great and strong.
13. “Our God, we thank youand praise your wonderful name.
14. But who am I and who are my peoplethat you enable us to give so generously?Everything comes from you.We give you only what has come from your hands.
15. To you we are all like our ancestors—foreigners without permanent homes.Our days are as fleeting as shadows on the ground.There’s no hope ⌊for them⌋.
16. “Lord, our God, all this wealth that we gathered to build a temple for your holy name is from you. All of it is yours.
17. I know, my God, that you examine hearts and delight in honesty. With an honest heart I have willingly offered all these things. I’ve been overjoyed to see your people here offering so willingly to you.
18. Lord God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, always watch over your people’s deepest thoughts. Keep their hearts directed toward you.
19. Make my son Solomon completely committed ⌊to you⌋ so that he will obey your commands, requests, and laws and do everything to build the palace I have planned.”
20. Then David said to the whole assembly, “Praise the Lord your God!” So the whole assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors and knelt in front of the Lord and the king.
21. The next day they sacrificed to the Lord. They sacrificed burnt offerings to the Lord: 1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams, 1,000 lambs, wine offerings, and many sacrifices for all Israel.
22. That day they ate and drank as they joyfully celebrated in front of the Lord. For the second time they made David’s son Solomon king. On the Lord’s behalf they anointed Solomon to be leader and Zadok to be the priest.