2 Chronicles 7:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ because it belongs to me, and this is where I will be worshiped forever. I will never stop watching over it.

¹⁷ Your father David obeyed me, and now, Solomon, you must do the same. Obey my laws and teachings, ^18 (A) and I will keep my solemn promise to him that someone from your family will always be king of Israel.