Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel.
Look, I am building a temple for the LORD my God to honor Him. I will dedicate it to Him for burning sweet incense before Him, for the bread that's always displayed, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths, on the new moons, and during the special festivals of the LORD our God. This is a permanent command for Israel.
King Solomon is explaining that he's building the temple to honor God and carry out all the worship practices that God commanded Israel to observe forever.
📚 Historical Context
This is Solomon speaking to King Hiram of Tyre, requesting materials and skilled workers to build the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon had just become king after his father David, who had gathered materials for the temple but was not permitted by God to build it himself. The temple would become the central place of worship for Israel, replacing the portable tabernacle that had been used since Moses' time.
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