The king of Israel replied, “Tell him the one who puts on his battle gear should not boast like one who is taking it off.”

He engraved ornamental cherubs, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room, with wreaths all around.

“May you be attentive to your servant’s and your people Israel’s requests for help and may you respond to all their prayers to you.

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.