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He set the times of the festivals throughout the year and made them splendid occasions; the Temple rang with the Lord's praises all day long.
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The Lord forgave David's sin and established his power forever. He made a covenant with him that he and his descendants would reign in splendor over Israel.
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David prepared the way well for his son, a wise man, to rule after him.
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There was no war while Solomon was king. God gave him peace on all his borders, so that he could build for the Lord a Temple which would stand forever.
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How wise you were, Solomon, when you were young! Your knowledge was like the Nile in flood.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.