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I will build a temple for worshiping the Lord my God, and I will give this temple to him. There we will burn sweet-smelling spices in his presence. We will continually set out the holy bread in God's presence. And we will burn sacrifices every morning and evening, on Sabbath days and New Moons, and on the other feast days commanded by the Lord our God. This is a rule for Israel to obey forever.

"The temple I build will be great, because our God is greater than all gods.

But no one can really build a house for our God. Not even the highest of heavens can hold him. How then can I build a temple for him except as a place to burn sacrifices to him?

Hiram also said: "Praise the Lord , the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, one with wisdom and understanding, who will build a temple for the Lord and a palace for himself.

Solomon used these measurements for building the Temple of God. It was ninety feet long and thirty feet wide, using the old measurement.

Huram also made bowls, shovels, and small bowls. So he finished his work for King Solomon on the Temple of God:

The priests could not continue their work because of the cloud, because the Lord 's glory filled the Temple of God.

Then he said, "Praise the Lord , the God of Israel. He has done what he promised to my father David. The Lord said,

"My father David wanted to build a temple for the Lord , the God of Israel.

"Now the Lord has kept his promise. I am the king now in place of David my father. Now I rule Israel as the Lord promised, and I have built the Temple for the Lord , the God of Israel.

He said, " Lord , God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven or on earth. You keep your agreement of love with your servants who truly follow you.

"Now, Lord , God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant David, my father. You said, ‘If your sons are careful to obey my teachings as you have obeyed, there will always be someone from your family ruling Israel.'

Now, Lord , God of Israel, please continue to keep that promise you made to your servant.

"But, God, can you really live here on the earth with people? The sky and the highest place in heaven cannot contain you. Surely this house which I have built cannot contain you.

But please listen to my prayer and my request, because I am your servant. Lord my God, hear this prayer your servant prays to you.

"Now, my God, look at us. Listen to the prayers we pray in this place.

Now, rise, Lord God, and come to your resting place. Come with the Ark of the Agreement that shows your strength. Let your priests receive your salvation, Lord God, and may your holy people be happy because of your goodness.

Lord God, do not reject your appointed one. Remember your love for your servant David."

King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand cattle and one hundred twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the people gave the Temple to God.

For seven days they celebrated giving the altar for the worship of God. Then they celebrated the festival for seven days. On the eighth day they had a meeting.