Young and tender - The exact age of Solomon at this time is uncertain, but it cannot have been more than 24 or 25. It may have been as littl…

David gathers craftsmen and accumulates materials for building the house of God.

And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceedingly magnifical, of fame an…

And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender
Jarchi supposes he was about twelve years of age, though he obser…

Following the terrible judgment inflicted on Israel for David's sin, God pointed out the place where he wanted the temple to be built. After this, …