1. Why did the Lord choose Solomon, rather than his father, King David, to build the temple (see 5:2-5; 1 Chron. 22:8; 28:3)?

2. What were the conditions to be met by Solomon for the Lord to keep his promise to "establish my word with you, which I spoke to David your father" and to "dwell among the children of Israel and will not forsake my people Israel" (see 6:12-13)?