Makkos 10a § 4,5
Better 1 Day than 1000
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It was common knowledge that the Temple
would be constructed by David’s successor.
Meaning, I prefer one day during which you engage
in the study of Torah before Me than the
burnt-offerings that your son Solomon is
destined to sacrifice before Me upon the altar.
would be constructed by David’s successor.
| David: | And despite my pain that I am not
privileged to build the Temple, I rejoiced. |
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| God: |
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Meaning, I prefer one day during which you engage
in the study of Torah before Me than the
burnt-offerings that your son Solomon is
destined to sacrifice before Me upon the altar.