With his death imminent David shows how he had provided gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood etc. for the building of the temple including donations from his own personal wealth. Following David's example the leaders, commanders and officials gave generously too. They gave freely and wholeheartedly which made David greatly rejoice saying: "Praise be to you, Lord... Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power... Yours, Lord, is the kingdom... Wealth and honour come from you... praise your glorious name"! David was thrilled because the people gave willingly and with honest intent from all that had come from God. And all the people bowed down before the Lord.
Then Solomon was acknowledged as king and was anointed as king with Zadok as priest. They sacrificed 1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams and 1,000 male lambs and they ate and drank with great joy. And everyone pledged their submission to King Solomon.
Having reigned for 40 years David died at a good old age.
Amém 🙏
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