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Why did he say "va'Eshev Al Kisei Yisrael Ka'asher Diber Hashem"?
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Malbim: I was king like He said, with serenity, therefore I was able to build it l'Shem Hashem.
Why did he say "va'Eshev Al Kisei Yisrael Ka'asher Diber Hashem"?
Malbim: I was king like He said, with serenity, therefore I was able to build it l'Shem Hashem.