David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon

As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, …

Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. …

Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.