2 Chronicles 6:1-6 ▼

1 Then Solomon said, |The LORD has said that he lives shrouded in darkness.

2 Now I have constructed a magnificent temple dedicated to you that will serve as a place for you to inhabit forever.|

3 Then the king turned to face the entire congregation of Israel while the congregation of Israel remained standing.

4 Then Solomon prayed: |Blessed is the LORD God of Israel, who made a commitment to my father David and then personally fulfilled what he had promised when he said:

5 From the day I brought out my people from the land of Egypt I never chose a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple where my name might reside. And I never chose any man to become Commander-in-Chief over my people Israel.

6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, where my name will reside. And I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.'