This is a psalm of David. David determines to build God a house—the temple. God does not allow David to build the house but passes this honor to David’s son. However, God promises a house—a dynastic reigning line—to David.
David’s final charge to Solomon consists of faithfulness to the commandments, judgments, and testimonies of the Lord
A man's last words are often his most important. In this chapter you read the last words of the sweet psalmist of Israel. Also see the list of David's mighty men. Did you know that Uriah the Hittite was one?
As David contemplates the dwelling place of the ark of God, he determines to build a house for the Lord. God, however, puts a halt to David’s plans.
God brings a man into the world who will begin to bring Israel back to God. That man is Samuel.
