1. Then Solomon said, “The Lord chose to live in a dark cloud.
2. But, Lord, I have built a beautiful house for you to live in forever.”
3. King Solomon turned around and blessed all the Israelites gathered in front of him.
12-13. Solomon had made a bronze platform and placed it in the middle of the outer courtyard. The platform was 5 cubits long, 5 cubits wide, and 3 cubits tall. Solomon stood on the platform and faced the Lord’S altar. In front of all the Israelites who were gathered together, Solomon kneeled, spread his hands out toward heaven,