6 Then David called for his son Solomon. He told Solomon to build the Temple for the Lord, the God of Israel.
7 David said to him, “My son, I wanted to build a temple for worshiping the Lord my God.
8 But the Lord spoke his word to me, ‘David, you have killed too many people. You have fought too many wars. So you cannot build a temple for worship to me. You have killed too many people.
9 But, you will have a son. He will be a man of peace and rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies around him. His name will be Solomon. And I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.
10 Solomon will build a temple for worship to me. He will be my son, and I will be his father. I will make his kingdom strong. Someone from his family will rule Israel forever.’”
11 David also said, “Now, my son, may the Lord be with you. May you build a temple for the Lord your God, as he said you would.
12 The Lord will make you the king of Israel. May the Lord give you wisdom and understanding. Then you will be able to obey the teachings of the Lord your God.