Now I have chosen and consecrated this temple by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.

They said to him, “If you are fair to these people, grant their request, and are cordial to them, they will be your servants from this time forward.”

The Levites must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever tries to enter the temple must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes.”