1 David said, “The temple of the Lord God must be built right here at this threshing place. And the altar for offering sacrifices will also be here.”
David Prepares To Build the Temple
2 David ordered the foreigners living in Israel to come to Jerusalem. Then he assigned some to cut blocks of stone for building the temple. 3 He got a large supply of iron to make into nails and hinges for the doors, and he provided so much bronze that it could not be weighed. 4 He also brought an endless supply of cedar logs from the cities of Sidon and Tyre.
5 He said, “The temple for the Lord must be great, so that everyone in the world will know about it. But since my son Solomon is young and has no experience, I will make sure that everything is ready for the temple to be built.”
That's why David did all these things before he died.
David Instructs Solomon To Build the Temple
6 David sent for his son Solomon and told him to build a temple for the Lord God of Israel. 7 He said:
My son, I wanted to build a temple where the Lord my God would be worshiped. 8 But some time ago, he told me, “David, you have killed too many people and have fought too many battles. That's why you are not the one to build my temple. 9 But when your son becomes king, I will give him peace throughout his kingdom. His name will be Solomon, because during his rule I will keep Israel safe and peaceful. 10 Solomon will build my temple. He will be like a son to me, and I will be like a father to him. In fact, one of his descendants will always rule in Israel.”
11 Solomon, my son, I now pray that the Lord your God will be with you and keep his promise to help you build a temple for him. 12 May he give you wisdom and knowledge, so that you can rule Israel according to his Law. 13 If you obey the laws and teachings that the Lord gave Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and brave and don't get discouraged or be afraid of anything.
14 I have all the supplies you'll need to build the temple: You have more than 3,000 tons of gold and over 34,000 tons of silver. There's also plenty of wood, stone, and more bronze and iron than I could weigh. Ask for anything else you need. 15 I have also assigned men who will cut and lay the stone. And there are carpenters and people who are experts in working with 16 gold, silver, bronze, and iron. You have plenty of workers to do the job. Now get started, and I pray that the Lord will be with you in your work.
17 David then gave orders for the leaders of Israel to help Solomon. 18 David said:
The Lord our God has helped me defeat all the people who lived here before us, and he has given you peace from all your enemies. Now this land belongs to the Lord and his people. 19 Obey the Lord your God with your heart and soul. Begin work on the temple to honor him, so that the sacred chest and the things used for worship can be kept there.
1 David okwa ti: “Mpaka napa kale otempeli yOmuwa Kalunga naampaka napa kale oshiyambelo mpoka Aaisraeli taa lungunithile omayambo.”
Omalongekidho gokutunga otempeli
2 David okwa gandja elaka kaakwiilongo ayehe ya kala moshilongo shaIsrael, ya gongale, e te ya tula miilonga. Yamwe yomuyo oya hongo omamanya gokutunga otempeli. 3 David okwa gongele ondumba yiitenda, mu ze oomboha nomakandula gomiyelo, noshikushu oshindjishindji kaashi shi kuyelekwa. 4 Okwa uvathana nAatiro nAasidoni, ye mu etele omiti dhomisedeli odhindjidhindji. 5 David okwa dhiladhila: “Otempeli ndjoka tayi ka tungwa komumwandje Salomo, oyi na okukala onene noyo opala ya simana muuyuni auhe. Ihe oye omunona noke na ontseyo, onkee nandi mu ningile omalongekidho.” Osho ngaaka David a gongele iitungitha oyindjiyindji, manga inaa sa.
6 David okwi ithana omwana Salomo e te mu lombwele, a tungile Omuwa, Kalunga kaIsrael, otempeli. 7 David okwa ti kuye: “Mentu gwandje, onda halele okutungila Omuwa, Kalunga kandje, otempeli, ndi mu simaneke. 8 Ihe Omuwa okwa lombwele ndje kutya onda dhipaga aantu oyendji nonda hinga iita olwindji. Molwomatilohimbinzi ngaka agehe nda ningi ina pitika ndje, ndi mu tungile otempeli. 9 Okwa uvanekele ndje a ti: ‘Oto ka kala u na omumwoyemati ngoka ta ka lela nombili, oshoka otandi ke mu vululukitha kaatondi ye ayehe. Edhina lye otali ithanwa Salomo, oshoka muuyuni we otandi ka pa Israel ombili negameno. 10 Oye ta ka tungila ndje otempeli. Ye ota ningi omumwandje, nangame ote ningi he. Ezimo lye otali ka lela sigo aluhe.’ ”
11 David okwa tsikile a ti: “Mentu gwandje, Omuwa, Kalunga koye, na kale ano nangoye ye na dhiginine euvaneko lye, e ku lagopaleke moku mu tungila otempeli. 12 Omuwa, Kalunga koye, ne ku pe omayele nuunongo, opo u pangele Israel pampango ye. 13 Ngele oto vulika kiipango ayihe mbyoka Omuwa a pele Moses, e yi lombwele Israel, nena oto ka kala kuu na mbudhi. Kala wa tokola nou na einekelo ngoye ino etha, u haluthwe kusha. 14 Omolwa etungo lyotempeli, onda kambadhala okugongela ootona 3400 dhoshingoli nootona 34 000 dhoshisiliveli, opo yi ka longithwe metungo lyotempeli. Onda gongele wo omiti dhomisedeli noondhopi dhomamanya, ihe nangoye oto ka gwedha po. 15 Ou na aaniilonga oyendji. Oku na aahongi yomamanya, aatungi naanashihongelo, oku na wo aahambudhi oyendji yi ili noyi ili mboka haa hambula 16 iingoli, iisiliveli, iikushu niiyela iiluudhe. Tameka ano iilonga. Omuwa na kale pamwe nangoye.”
17 David okwa lombwele aawiliki ayehe yaIsrael, ya kwathe Salomo. 18 Okwa ti: “Omuwa, Kalunga keni, okwa kala pamwe nane nokwe mu pe ombili koombinga adhihe. Okwa sinditha ndje aantu ayehe mboka ya li mevi ndika, noya ningi aapiya yeni noyOmuwa. 19 Longeleni ano Omuwa, Kalunga keni, noomwenyo dheni adhihe nomitima dheni adhihe. Tamekeni okutunga otempeli, opo mu pungule mo oshikethahangano shOmuwa niikwaniipangitho ayihe iiyapuki mbyoka hayi longithwa melongelokalunga.”
