# Now

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"