David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.

And I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days. He shall build a house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father…

Now, my son, the Lord be with you Or "shall be with you" ^F18 , as some; and if it be as a prayer, it was no do…

David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple. It was because God had named him. Nothing is more powerful to engage us in any servi…