Throughout the next few chapters, materials were gathered, from cedar logs to gold. These were secured from the various peoples in exchange for a fair price of wheat, barley, olive oil, and wine.
By chapter 5, the Ark of the Covenant was brought to the Temple, and the Lord was pleased by this.
In chapters 6 and 7, Solomon gave a heartfelt praise to God and dedicated the Temple to Him. He made a promise to God that the Temple will be used as both a place of worship as well as a reminder of God's awesome power. Solomon also prayed to God that He forgive for any wrongdoing that the Israelites may endure.
God responded that He would indeed test their resolve and faith, and would even reject them if they did not honor Him and His Name.
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