In the final chapter of 1 Chronicles, David makes final preparations for the temple and the handing over of the kingship to Solomon. David speaks to the assembly and tells them that because of Solomon's inexperience, he has undertaken to do all that he could to prepare the temple (v. 1). Moreover, on account of … Continue reading 1 Chronicles 29
1 Chronicles 28
David's words in chapter 28 are quite similar to chapter 22 and serve to bracket the temple preparations given in 22-27. In verses 2-7, David is retelling the Davidic Covenant (1 Chr 17) and God's promise to build David a house (i.e., lineage and kingdom). In David's mind, this will be fulfilled by Solomon. This … Continue reading 1 Chronicles 28
1 Chronicles 22-27
Although unable to build the temple himself because of God's command, 1 Chronicles 22:5 tells us that David made plans to do most of the preparation because Solomon himself was at this point still inexperienced. In verses six through thirteen David calls Solomon to himself and charges him to build the temple and encourages him by … Continue reading 1 Chronicles 22-27
