13. Lord, I have truly built a wonderful Temple for you—a place for you to live forever.”
14. While all the Israelites were standing there, King Solomon turned to them and blessed them.
15. Then he said, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He has done what he promised to my father David. The Lord said,
16. ‘Since the time I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel where a temple will be built for me. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’
17. “My father David wanted to build a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.