# Connecting Statement:

King Solomon continues speaking to the people at the temple.

# it was in the heart of David my father

Here David's heart is spoken of as if it were a container, and what he desired is spoken of as if it were an item in the container. Alternate translation: "David my father desired" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# for the name of Yahweh

Possible meanings are 1) Yahweh's name represents himself. Alternate translation: "for Yahweh ... for me" or 2) Yahweh's name represents his reputation. Alternate translation: "for Yahweh's reputation" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])