1 Chronicles 28:5-6; 1 Chronicles 28:10

1 Chronicles 28:5-6

5 "The LORD has given me many sons. From all of them he has chosen my son Solomon. He wants Solomon to sit on the throne of the LORD's kingdom. He wants him to rule over Israel.

6 He said to me, 'Your son Solomon is the one who will build my house and my courtyards. I have chosen him to be my son. And I will be his father.

1 Chronicles 28:10

10 Think about it. The LORD has chosen you to build a temple as a holy place where he can live. So be strong. Get to work."