1. David's charge for all Israel (1-8)

King David assembled all the leaders and stewards mentioned in chapter 27. Solomon needed their full support to build the temple and maintain stability in the kingdom. They were reminded that the LORD did not allow David to build the temple. They were also reminded that God established David as king and Solomon his successor. God had done all this. In response, they were to follow all of the LORD's commands, for their sake and their descendants.

2. David's charge to Solomon (9-10)

God gave Solomon the unique task of building the temple. But David's charge to Solomon is universally applicable. He encouraged Solomon to wholeheartedly and willingly serve God. The LORD knows all our desires and inmost thoughts. Those who seek God will have a relationship with him, but those who forsake God will be rejected.


Application: LORD God, give me a pure heart, mind, and motive so that I may serve you and please you.
One Word: Willingness and devotion to God