פירוש על מלכים א 5:17

Was unable to build a house, etc. He was not permitted because of the state of war and the Torah states, “And He will give you rest from all your enemies all around,”¹⁵Devarim 12:10. and afterwards, “It will be that the place, etc.¹⁶Ibid. v. 11. Will you seek His Presence, etc.”¹⁷Ibid. v. 5.