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We see David proceeded to share with “all the assembly”, which included all the people concerning the temple as well as Solomon’s reign. It was at this occasion that Solomon was inaugurated as king; the first time earlier when his older brother, Adonijah, attempted to assume reign over Israel. By this time, there was peace…

David had already spoken to Solomon privately, now he speaks to “all the leaders of Israel”, including Solomon. At this stage of his life, David spent in bed due to his age; yet on this occasion, he stood to his feet to speak to these leaders. He reviews what had been in his heart and…

Previously we had the listing of the priests and Levites who had responsibilities for the “ministry” aspects of Israel. Here we find those who were charged with the civic and military responsibilities for Israel. The list seems to have been complied prior to David becoming king over the entire nation of Israel, as the list…

The tasks and genealogies of respective “gatekeepers” are listed for us. This group of men had responsibilities over each of the four primary gates; east, west, north and south. Again we find Obed-Edom and his family listed and given responsibility for the southern gate. Gatekeepers were given the responsibilities to “serve in the house of…

Tucked in this chapter of genealogy of “the sons of Asaph, of Heman and of Jeduthun” we discover a form of prophecy that continues to be a great blessing; that of “prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals.” This isn’t the first time we have such a record. 2 Kings 3:15 where Elisha had a…

Levi’s genealogy is given, specifically those of Eleazar and Ithamar; for some reason the sons of Gershon weren’t listed. Recall that Nadab and Abihu died before the Lord by offering “strange fire”? Their responsibilities were listed and divided by lot to prevent any jealousy within the ministry. The priests are listed first (vss. 7 –…

Prior to his death, David made Solomon to be king over Israel. His confirmation of Solomon, solidified Israel’s leadership for the next generation, in expectation that the values and guidelines of Kingdom would be adhered to. The next thing David did was to have a count of all the Levites; yet it doesn’t appear as…

David determined that the threshing floor of Ornan was the site for Solomon’s Temple to be constructed. He had prepared the way for Solomon to construct the Temple; not only with material, but also with laborers. King David explained to Solomon the Lord didn’t permit him to construct a house, in part, due to the…

The record here parallels what we read in 2 Samuel 24. As to “why” there is such a full repetition, is open to personal opinion. Perhaps as a caution and warning to future royalty to be faithful to the Lord in all that He had said and all that He says. That’s good counsel in…

In this brief chapter there is a significant amount of time covered; which also leaves out a number of accounts concerning David and his children, specifically the Bathsheba incident, Ammon’s incestuous rape of Tamar, and Absalom’s rebellion. There is a review of David having taken the crown from the king of Rabbah. Until this occasion,…