Temple Preparations by David

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Book: 1 Chronicles
• Chapters: 1 Chronicles 22-29
• Summary: David gathers materials, charges Solomon, organizes personnel, and publicly gives toward the future temple.

Details

Chronicles shifts attention away from David’s failures and toward his role as the preparer for the house of God. The temple is not yet built, but its future is already being ordered by sacrifice, planning, and worship.

Key People Involved

• David
• Solomon
• Gad
• Zadok
• Levites

Key Places

• Araunah’s Threshing Floor
• Jerusalem
• Gibeon

Important Verses

“Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical.” - 1 Chronicles 22:5

Cross-References

• Temple Construction
• Temple Dedication
• 1 Chronicles