This passage and the remainder of 1 Chronicles have no parallel accounts for us to consider.
- Verses 1-5-David’s desire was to build the Temple. He had all the plans made up and most of the material gathered. However, God would not have him do so because of his past (8). Solomon would build the Temple.
- Verses 6-16-God promised to give David a son who would build the Temple. That son would be a king who reigned in the peace David fought for and God granted. Solomon, whose name translated is peacefully, will be the one to rule in peace.
- God, through David, gives Solomon his charge:
- Verse 9-God’s peace will prevail during Solomon’s reign
- Verse 10-God’s Temple will be built by Solomon
- Verse 12-God’s wisdom and understanding were necessary for Solomon to rule
- Verse 13-God’s blessing only comes to those who purpose to follow His Word.
- Verse 13-God is with Solomon, so he need not fear
- David, through God’s grace, provided Solomon with the needed material to build the Temple.
- Verse 14-David provided over 40,000 tons of precious metal.
- Verse 14-David provided the timber and stones, but not all of it
- Verse 15-David commissioned the workers for these materials
- Verses 17-19-David knew without wise counsel, Solomon would fail. We too will fail if we attempt to live the life God called us to live without guidance from godly men. Who do you surround yourself with? Your character will imitate their character. The major focus of each of these men was the Lord.
David established an inheritance for Solomon, a legacy for his son to continue, and a charge to be great in God’s kingdom. What inheritance, legacy, and charge are you leaving you children (even if it is decades from now)?