David passes the torch to his Solomon in these final chapters. He acknowledges that God has chosen him to rule over Israel but not chosen him to build the Lord’s house. But David provides everything needed for Solomon to build the temple. In addition in 29 :3-20 David sets the example for his people in giving generously of his own personal wealth for the building and maintenance of the temple. The leadership followed his example and all gave willingly and generously to the work of the Lord. But David makes it very clear that the giving is to be expected because he acknowledges that everything they have is from the hand of th Lord (vs. 14). David prays that this desire to willing and generously give to their Lord with loyal hearts will remain forever.
In addition to the instructions for the building of the temple, David also clearly instructs Solomon to obey all that the Lord has commanded and to follow him all his days. The Lord will bless him if he does and if he does not the Lord will reject him. 28:9,10. David warns Solomon because the Lord searches every heart anfd understands every motive behind every thought. Wow! There really is no where to hide from G0d. Solomon heeded his father’s words and obeyed the commands of the Lord and as a result the Lord exalted him even above David and like no other king ever before (29:25).
David’s song of praise to the Lord in 29:10-13 clearly demonstrates that his faith was in the Lord and not in his own power and wealth. “Yours, O Lord” David says, is the power and splendor and greatness and everything in heaven and earth belongs to the Lord. Wealth and honor come from the Lord and it is the Lord who exalts and gives strength. The Lord is the one to be praised. It was true for David and it is true for us. All that we have is from the hand of the Lord and it is he who is to be praised and given credit. We must acknowledge this all our lives and teach our children the same.