So David became famous in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him.

I was with you wherever you went and I defeated all your enemies before you. Now I will make you as famous as the great men of the earth.

David said, "My son Solomon is just an inexperienced young man, and the temple to be built for the Lord must be especially magnificent so it will become famous and be considered splendid by all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for its construction." So David made extensive preparations before he died.