Be strong ... - David adopts the words of Moses to the Israelites and to Joshua.

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…

Then shall you prosper, if you take heed to fulfil the
statutes
See ([Reference 1 Kings…

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…