Then he called. — And he called Solomon. When? After completing his preparations, and shortly before his death ([Referenc…

So David prepared abundantly before his death. Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel…

Then he called for Solomon his son
To be brought before him:

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…