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Paving the Way for Others
Commentators note that David, recognizing his son Solomon was 'young and tender' (inexperienced) and the temple project was immense, wisely took on the preparatory work. This serves as a powerful example of leadership and parenting: setting up the next generation for success by doing what you can to ease their burdens and pave the way for their work.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 22:5
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 22:5
19th Century
Bishop
Solomon my son is young and tender — that is, an inexperienced young man. David repeats the expression ([Reference 1 Chro…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 22:5
19th Century
Preacher
And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and…
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John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender
Jarchi supposes he was about twelve years of age, though he obser…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 22:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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, …