3:1 Solomon began building the Lord’s temple in Jerusalem 2 on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David prepared at the threshing floor of Ornan 3 the Jebusite.
1 tn Heb “who has given to David a wise son [who] knows discernment and insight, who will build a house for the
2 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
3 tn In 2 Sam 24:16 this individual is called אֲרַוְנָא (“Aravna”; traditionally “Araunah”). The form of the name found here also occurs in 1 Chr 21:15; 18-28.
3 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Solomon) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
4 tn The words “they left” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
5 tn Heb “good of heart.”
4 tn Heb “house.”
5 tn Or “covenant.”
6 tn Heb “which he made to David, just as he had promised to give him and his sons a lamp all the days.” Here “lamp” is metaphorical, symbolizing the Davidic dynasty.