Now my father David had a strong desire to build a temple to honor the Lord God of Israel.

The high places were not eliminated, yet Asa was wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord throughout his lifetime.

You must serve me with integrity and sincerity, just as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

then listen from your heavenly dwelling place, forgive their sin, and act favorably toward each one based on your evaluation of his motives. (Indeed you are the only one who can correctly evaluate the motives of all people.)

Solomon replied, “You demonstrated great loyalty to your servant, my father David, as he served you faithfully, properly, and sincerely. You have maintained this great loyalty to this day by allowing his son to sit on his throne.