The tabernacle had lost its place and power. A whole new idea was now going to be established — the temple, and grace appearing. This is the first of five chapters which tell us of the preparation for the building of this glorious temple. David was not allowed to build it because he had been a man of war. David’s son Solomon, a man of rest (v. 9), would build it.
God had Christ before Him in writing this book. The temple is another view of Christ, in all His beauty, magnificence, solidity, permanence and power. Christ in a future day — that is, during the millennium. But David gets all the materials ready. So with Christ, all is now ready for the day of His glory on earth in the millennium.
V.1 In his mind’s eye he could see the house!
V.2-5 The broad details of the immense preparations for this magnificent building.
V.6-16 A sweet talk between father and son. David tells Solomon that the Lord’s help was first in importance.
V.17-19 David also gives orders to the princes. Here again, he brings the Lord prominently before them.