1Ch 28:2-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Chr 28:2-10: 28:2-10 The account of David’s first discourse includes a message addressed to his people (28:2-8 ) and a message to Solomon (28:9-10 ). The main focus of the address is David’s desire for Solomon to build a Temple . In addition, David addressed two other important themes: God’s selection of Solomon, and the people’s obligation to keep God’s commandments. 28:2 David described the Temple as a place where the Ark of the Lord ’s Covenant ... could rest. The term “rest” describes the conquest of the land and the establishment of peace (e.g., Deut 12:9 ). In the wilderness, the Ark rested at the end of battle (Num 10:35-36 ). When David brought the Ark to Jerusalem, the Ark’s “rest” became permanent, as David expressed in a psalm of worship: “Arise, O Lord , and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power” (Ps 132:8 ). God had chosen Mount Zion as his resting place.

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‏ 1 Chronicles 28:2-10

Summary for 1Chr 28:2-10: 28:2-10 ^a The account of David’s first discourse includes a message addressed to his people (28:2-8 ^b) and a message to Solomon (28:9-10 ^c). The main focus of the address is David’s desire for Solomon to build a Temple. In addition, David addressed two other important themes: God’s selection of Solomon, and the people’s obligation to keep God’s commandments. 28:2 ^d David described the Temple as a place where the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant ... could rest. The term “rest” describes the conquest of the land and the establishment of peace (e.g., Deut 12:9 ^e). In the wilderness, the Ark rested at the end of battle (Num 10:35-36 ^f). When David brought the Ark to Jerusalem, the Ark’s “rest” became permanent, as David expressed in a psalm of worship: “Arise, O Lord, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power” (Ps 132:8 ^g). God had chosen Mount Zion as his resting place.
Summary for 1Chr 28:4-6: 28:4-6 ^h the Lord ... has chosen me ... to be king over Israel forever: God’s selection of David actually began with Judah (Gen 49:8-12 ⁱ), culminated with David (1 Sam 16:1-13 ^j), and continued with Solomon (1 Chr 28:5-6 ^k, 10 ^l). All subsequent kings reigned by virtue of God’s promise to David.
Summary for 1Chr 28:9-10: 28:9-10 ^m David’s message to Solomon did not stress the privileges of being chosen as king but emphasized the responsibilities of assuming the throne. The primary obligation was to seek the Lord, to worship and serve him. The Lord also required an unflinching resolve to build the Temple sanctuary.