David may not have physically constructed the temple but every detail of the building was in his mind as he passed the responsibility for construction over to his son, Solomon...
“All this,” David said, “I have in writing as a result of the LORD’s hand on me, and he enabled me to understand all the details of the plan.” (1 Chronicles 28:19)
A free will offering was received to provide materials for the temple. It's important to note that the leaders were the first to give and set an example for the people to follow...
The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly. (1 Chronicles 29:9)
David displays the attitude in giving that we should all have when he says:
"But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand." (1 Chronicles 29:14)
Solomon is now officially the new king...
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before. (1 Chronicles 29:25)
David dies rather unceremoniously at the end of chapter 29. I feel a little let down. He was such a remarkable man that I feel like there should be a little more reflection on his life. However, I suppose I have been reflecting on his life all through 1&2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and most of the Psalms I have read so far. Complete confidence combined with total humility before God...that's what I see in David. Whenever he messes up it's because these things got out of balance. With Bathsheba his humility was overcome by his confidence. When he took the census his confidence seemed to be slipping. But when he is called to account he is quick to admit his fault, accept responsibility for his sin, repent, and move forward in God's grace.
Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior,
who daily bears our burdens.
Our God is a God who saves;
from the Sovereign LORD comes escape from death. (Psalm 68:19-20)
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