Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah’s three sons were Abshai, Joab, and Asahel.

in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the Lord be with you!”

Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!”

So now, O Lord, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and brave! Do it! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! For the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the Lord’s temple is finished.