9. But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful.
10. Solomon will build my temple. He will be like a son to me, and I will be like a father to him. In fact, one of his descendants will always rule in Israel.”
11. Solomon, my son, I now pray that the Lord your God will be with you and keep his promise to help you build a temple for him.
12. May he give you wisdom and knowledge, so that you can rule Israel according to his Law.
13. If you obey the laws and teachings that the Lord gave Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and brave and don't get discouraged or be afraid of anything.
14. I have all the supplies you'll need to build the temple: you have more than three thousand tonnes of gold and over thirty-four thousand tonnes of silver. There's also plenty of wood, stone, and more bronze and iron than I could weigh. Ask for anything else you need.
15. I have also assigned men who will cut and lay the stone. And there are carpenters and people who are experts in working with
16. gold, silver, bronze, and iron. You have plenty of workers to do the job. Now get started, and I pray that the Lord will be with you in your work.
17. David then gave orders for the leaders of Israel to help Solomon.
18. David said:The Lord our God has helped me defeat all the people who lived here before us, and he has given you peace from all your enemies. Now this land belongs to the Lord and his people.
19. Obey the Lord your God with your heart and soul. Begin work on the temple to honour him, so that the sacred chest and the things used for worship can be kept there.