David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,
David here engages the princes of Israel to assist Solomon in the great work he had to do, and every one to lend him a hand towards the carrying of it on. Those that are in the throne cannot do the good they would, unless those about the throne set in with them.
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 22:17-19
Is not the Lord your God with you?.... Blessing them with wealth and riches: and hath he not given you rest on every side? from all enemies within and without; so that they had peace and quietness, and leisure to attend the service he recommended to them: for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into my hand; meaning the rest of the Canaanites...
1Ch 22:17-19 Exhortation to the princes of Israel to assist in the building of the temple. - David supports his exhortation by calling to remembrance the proofs of his favour which the Lord had showed His people. The speech in 1Ch 22:18 is introduced without לאמר, because it is clear from the preceding דויד ויצו that the words are spoken by David: “The Lord has...
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 22:17-19