5 And David said: 'My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him.' And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses.
6 And he called for Solomon, his son. And he instructed him to build a house to the Lord, the God of Israel.
7 And David said to Solomon: 'My son, it was my will that I build a house to the name of the Lord my God.
8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 'You have shed much blood, and you have battled in many wars. You are not able to build a house to my name, so great was the shedding of blood before me.
9 The son who shall be born to you will be a very quiet man. For I will cause him to have rest from all his enemies on every side. And for this reason, he shall be called Peaceful. And I will grant peace and tranquility to Israel during all his days.
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