1 Kings 8:16
8:16 He told David, ‘Since the day I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from all the tribes of Israel to build a temple in which to live. But I have chosen David to lead my people Israel.’
1 Kings 8:20
8:20 The Lord has kept the promise he made. I have taken my father David’s place and have occupied the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised. I have built this temple for the honor of the Lord God of Israel
1 Kings 8:29
8:29 Night and day may you watch over this temple, the place where you promised you would live. May you answer your servant’s prayer for this place.