12. Then spake Solomon, יְהוָ֥ה said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

13. I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.

14. And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;)

15. And he said, Blessed יְהוָ֥ה Elohim of Israel, which spake with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled, saying,

16. Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.