1 CHRONICLES 28

DAVID ASSEMBLES THE TEMPLE OFFICIALS + ENCOURAGES SOLOMON

David assembles all of Israel, including all of the officials he appointed, to tell them of God’s plan for Solomon to build the temple. David encourages Solomon to seek God, know Him, and serve Him with a willing mind and whole heart. David tells Solomon to be strong and courageous and to not be dismayed, for God is with him and will not leave or forsake him.

Solomon is encouraged that God will be with him during the building of the temple and that the Israelites will offer all of their talents and abilities to completing the temple under his leadership.