1 Kings 3:2

3:2 Now the people were offering sacrifices at the high places, because in those days a temple had not yet been built to honor the Lord.

1 Kings 3:13

3:13 Furthermore, I am giving you what you did not request – riches and honor so that you will be the greatest king of your generation.

1 Kings 8:18

8:18 The Lord told my father David, ‘It is right for you to have a strong desire to build a temple to honor me.