2 Chronicles 2:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷ “Therefore, now send me an artisan who is highly skilled at working in gold, silver, bronze, and iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue fabrics, and who is expert in the art of engraving. I want him to work with the skilled craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem who were provided by my father David. ⁸ Also send me cedar, cypress, and juniper timber from Lebanon, for I am well aware that your servants are skilled in felling the trees of Lebanon.

“My servants will work with your servants ⁹ in order to prepare for me a vast quantity of timber, for the house that I intend to build will be great in size and a marvel to behold. Read full chapter