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 ]