1 Kings 8:14-16

New Century Version

¹⁴ While all the Israelites were standing there, King Solomon turned to them and blessed them.

¹⁵ Then he said, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel. He has done what he promised to my father David. The Lord said, ¹⁶ ‘Since the time I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel where a temple will be built for me. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’