¹¹ ever since the day I ordered judges to be over my people Israel.^(A) I will give you rest from all your enemies.

‘ “The Lord declares to you: The Lord himself will make a house for you.

²⁷ since you, Lord of Armies, God of Israel, have revealed this to your servant when you said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore, your servant has found the courage to pray this prayer to you.