1 Chronicles 22:4-6

Revised Standard Version

⁴ and cedar timbers without number; for the Sido′nians and Tyrians brought great quantities of cedar to David. ⁵ For David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands; I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.

David’s Charge to Solomon and the Leaders

⁶ Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.