2 Chronicles 6:1-6 ▼

1 Then Solomon said: The LORD said he would dwell in total darkness,

2 but I have built an exalted temple for you, a place for your dwelling forever.

3 Then the king turned and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing.

4 He said: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel! He spoke directly to my father David, and he has fulfilled the promise by his power. He said,

5 “Since the day I brought my people Israel out of the land of Egypt, I have not chosen a city to build a temple in among any of the tribes of Israel, so that my name would be there, and I have not chosen a man to be ruler over my people Israel.

6 But I have chosen Jerusalem so that my name will be there, and I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.”