“Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.” First Chronicles 28 records King David’s preparations…

“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD…

“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts,…

“And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:” Historical Context In the preceding verses, King David…

“Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight…

“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house…

“And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark…

“But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.” Historical Context The book…

“All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.” Context The book of 1 Chronicles records…

“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the…