11. and the priests could not stand to do their service because of the cloud; for the glory of Jehovah had filled the house of Jehovah.
12. Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
13. I have indeed built a house of habitation for thee, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.
14. And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
15. And he said: Blessed be Jehovah the God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying,
16. Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build a house in, that my name might be there; but I have chosen David to be over my people Israel.
17. And it was in the heart of David my father to build a house unto the name of Jehovah the God of Israel.
18. But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;
19. nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.