1. Then Solomon said, “The Lord chose to live in a dark cloud.
2. But, Lord, I have built a beautiful house for you to live in forever.”
3. King Solomon turned around and blessed all the Israelites gathered in front of him.
4. He said, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who has done what he promised my father David. The Lord said,
12-13. Solomon had made a bronze platform and placed it in the middle of the outer courtyard. The platform was 5 cubits long, 5 cubits wide, and 3 cubits tall. Solomon stood on the platform and faced the Lord’S altar. In front of all the Israelites who were gathered together, Solomon kneeled, spread his hands out toward heaven,