The “statutes” have been explained to be the positive ordinances of the Law; the “commandments” the moral precepts, such as not to steal; the “judg…

Keep the charge: The main charge to Solomon is noble enough. He is to show himself a man, in spite of his youth; he is to…

And keep the charge of the Lord your God
Which may in general respect his whole walk and conversation, and his obedi…

David's charge to Solomon is to keep the charge of the Lord. The authority of a dying father is significant, but it is nothing compared to that of …