1 Chronicles 22:3-5

Amplified Bible

³ David prepared large quantities of iron to make nails for the doors of the gates and for the clamps (trusses), and more bronze than could be weighed; ⁴ and cedar trees beyond number, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought large quantities of cedar timber to David. ⁵ David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and an object of glory and splendor throughout all lands [of the earth]. So now I will make preparations for it.” Therefore, David made ample preparations before his death.