1 Then Solomon said, "Lord, you have said you would live in a dark cloud.
2 I've built a beautiful temple for you. You can live in it forever."
3 The whole community of Israel was standing there. The king turned around and gave them his blessing.
4 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,