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But I have chosen Jerusalem, that My Name [and the symbol of My presence] might be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.

Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the Name and renown of the Lord, the God of Israel.

But the Lord said to David my father, Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name and renown, you did well that it was in your heart.

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