CONTENTS Though David had it in command, that he should not build the temple of the Lord, yet it was not commanded him that he should make no preparations for it. This chapter represents him busy in the design, and instructing his son, Solomon, who was appointed by the Lord to build it, how to proc... [ Continue Reading ]
These verses represent David in a very engaging light. Though the honor of building this temple was not to be his, yet he will do his utmost towards it, that he may show his zeal and love to so good a cause. Do not the costly preparations made for it, serve to show a lively representation of the Lor... [ Continue Reading ]
The time of this address of David to his son, as well as the occasion, being, as we are told, just before his death, gives great weight and energy to it. It is indeed a most interesting address from a father to a son. Like a parent anxious for his son's welfare, and in that grand point, which of all... [ Continue Reading ]
This charge to the princes of Israel, very properly succeeds David's charge to his son. As a dying king he earnestly desired to see every heart engaged in the Lord's work, as certain of the Lord's blessing. So that altogether the whole forms a beautiful representation of the king and court of Israel... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! while you and I pause over the account here given of David's zeal for the Lord's house, and behold with what generosity and greatness of mind he prepared his silver and his gold, for the service of Him, from whom he received, and to whom he owed all he had: while we pay all suita... [ Continue Reading ]