For the names of Solomon, compare 2 Samuel 12:24. The former name prevailed, probably because of this prophecy, which attached the prom…

David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.

Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD GOD of Israel. And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, …

Behold, a son shall be born to you
For this was said to David before the birth of Solomon, see ([Reference 2 Samuel …

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…