17. I know, my God, that you test people’s hearts.You are happy when people do what is right.I was happy to give all these things,and I gave with an honest heart.Your people gathered here are happy to give to you,and I rejoice to see their giving.
18. Lord, you are the God of our ancestors,the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.Make your people want to serve you always,and make them want to obey you.
19. Give my son Solomon a desire to serve you.Help him always obey your commands, laws, and rules.Help him build the Templefor which I have prepared.”
20. Then David said to all the people who were gathered, “Praise the Lord your God.” So they all praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they bowed to the ground to give honor to the Lord and the king.
21. The next day the people sacrificed to the Lord. They offered burnt offerings to him of a thousand bulls, a thousand male sheep, and a thousand male lambs. They also brought drink offerings. Many sacrifices were made for all the people of Israel.