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This chapter begins a section on building the temple. It is repeatedly referred to as the "house of God" because Yahweh will dwell in the temple. (2 Chronicles 2 to 4).
commanded the building of a house for Yahweh's name
"commanded his people to build a house where Yahweh may live" or "commanded his people to build a house where they could worship Yahweh"
of a palace for his kingdom
"of a royal palace for his kingdom"