David calls an assembly. Whenever the leader of Israel calls for an assembly, it's big time. The last time all of Israel assembled, it was when David was bringing the ark back home. So whats the big deal here? Transfer of power. David was by my estimation the greatest and most revered king of Israel, and he was here now to pass the lampstand to Solomon.
And David issues a challenge to Solomon, a challenge passed from good leaders to their progeny. "Be careful to follow all the commands of the LORD your God, that you may possess this good land and pass it on as an inheritance to your descendants forever." David has prepared everything...the materials, the manpower, and then the son who will put it in motion. Solomon has everything he needs for a successful reign on the throne, and his first act will be to build the temple of the LORD. That is kind of noteworthy. How many people before Solomon went to war first, and established their power that way? Here Solomon is charged with the temple. A complete reversal, and establishment of a new system.
The situation here evokes images of a person carefully launching his boat in the water, or releasing a dove.
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