971 - Preparations for the Temple

Preparations for the Temple


David gave orders, to call together the foreigners, living in Israel, and he assigned them the task, of preparing finished stone, for the building, of the Temple of God. 


David provided large amounts, of iron, for the nails, that would be needed, for the doors, in the gates, and for the clamps, …and he gave more bronze, than could be weighed. 


He also provided innumerable, cedar logs, …the men, of Tyre and Sidon, had brought vast amounts, of cedar, to David. 


David said, “My son, Solomon, is still young, and inexperienced. 


And, since the Temple, to be built, for the Lord, must be a magnificent structure, …famous, and glorious, throughout the world, …I will begin making preparations, for it, now.” 


So, David collected vast amounts, of building materials, before his death. 


Then, David sent, for his son, Solomon, and instructed him, to build a Temple, for the Lord, the God of Israel. 


“My son, I wanted, to build a Temple, to honor the name, of the Lord, my God,” David told him. 


“But, the Lord said to me, 


‘You have killed many men, in the battles, that you have fought. 


And, since you have shed, so much blood, in my sight, you will not be the one, to build a Temple, to honor, My name. 


But, you will have a son, who will be a man, of peace. 


I will give him peace, with his enemies, in all the surrounding lands. 


His name will be Solomon, and I will give peace, and quiet, to Israel, during his reign. 


He is the one, who will build a Temple, to honor, My name. 


He will be My son, and I will be his Father. 


And, I will secure the throne, of his kingdom, …over Israel, forever.’ 


“Now, my son, may the Lord be with you, and give you success, as you follow his directions, in building the Temple, of the Lord, your God. 


And, may the Lord give you wisdom, and understanding, that you may obey the Law, of the Lord, your God, as you rule over Israel. 


For you will be successful, if you carefully obey …the decrees, and regulations, that the Lord gave, to Israel, through Moses. 


Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid …or lose heart! 


“I have worked hard, to provide materials, for building the Temple, of the Lord—nearly 4,000 tons, of gold, 40,000 tons, of silver, and so much iron, and bronze, that it cannot be weighed. 


I have also gathered timber, and stone, for the walls, …though you may need to add more. 


You have a large number, of skilled stonemasons, and carpenters, and craftsmen, of every kind. 


You have expert goldsmiths, and silversmiths, and workers of bronze, and iron. 


Now, begin the work, and may the Lord be with you!” 


Then, David ordered all the leaders, of Israel, to assist Solomon, in this project. 


“The Lord, your God, is with you,” he declared. 


“He has given you peace, with the surrounding nations. 


He has handed them over to me, and they are now subject, to the Lord, and His people. 


Now, seek the Lord, your God, with all your heart and soul. 


Build the sanctuary, of the Lord, God, so that you can bring the Ark, of the Lord’s Covenant, and the holy vessels, of God, into the Temple, you will build, to honor the Lord’s name.” 


1 Chronicles 22:2–19 (NLT)


Praise be to God!



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