Living Water Community Church

we explored the opening verses of chapter 2. Here we see David recognizing he will die soon. This spurs David to cover some important items with Solomon before he dies. It is interesting what David covers first because this shows what is of primary importance. David wants Solomon to know that more than anything else following the Lord and being obedient to Him is the most important thing he can do as king. It is this commitment to God alone which will cause him to prosper. It is also only in following God that Solomon and his sons will continue to be included in the linage of the eternal throne God had promised David he would establish. Of course this ultimate establishing of David’s throne is found in Jesus who God has established as King of kings and Lord of lords. David uses the promises of God as the foundation for encouraging Solomon to be faithful in his personal pursuit of God. Encouraging him to take a long term perspective on the legacy of his royal throne. David does not stop with this foundation fo