Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.
Now, my son, may the LORD be with you. May you succeed and build the house of the LORD your God, just as he promised you would.
David is blessing his son Solomon, asking God to be with him and help him succeed in building the temple that God promised he would build.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King David had a deep desire to build a permanent house for God, but God instructed him that his son Solomon would be the one to do it instead, as David had been a man of war. As David neared the end of his life, he gathered materials, organized workers, and gave direct advice to Solomon to ensure the temple's construction would honor God. This verse reflects David's paternal blessing and encouragement for Solomon to follow through on God's divine plan.
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