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Then Solomon said, "Lord, you have said you would live in a dark cloud.
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I've built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever."
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The whole community of Israel was standing there. The king turned around and gave them his blessing.
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Then he said, "I praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel. With his mouth he made a promise to my father David. With his powerful hands he made it come true. He said,
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'I brought my people out of Egypt. Ever since I did that, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel where a temple could be built for my Name. I have not chosen anyone to be the leader over my people Israel.