And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
David said to his son Solomon, 'Be strong and brave, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, because the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you until you have completed all the work of building the LORD's temple.'
David is encouraging his son Solomon to be courageous in building God's temple, promising that God will never abandon him until the work is finished.
📚 Historical Context
This was David's final charge to Solomon before his death, as he passed on the responsibility of building the temple in Jerusalem. David had gathered all the materials and made detailed plans, but God had told him that his son would be the one to actually construct the temple. This moment represents the transition of leadership and the fulfillment of God's promise that Solomon would build His house.
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