1 Chronicles 22:2–29:30

David's preparations for Solomon's building of the temple

Preparations for building the temple (1 Chronicles 22:2–29:30)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

  1. a
    David assembles people and gives speech to Solomon and people concerning the temple1 Chronicles 22:2–19instructions about gathering of materials and support of Solomon; "Solomon my son . . . is young and inexperienced"; David's review of his desire to build the temple, Yahweh's rejection of his request, Yahweh's reason, and the decision to have Solomon build it instead (22:7–10)
  2. b
    civil ruler: David's appointment of Solomon as king1 Chronicles 23:1
  3. c
    Levites: their duties assisting the priests1 Chronicles 23:2–32
  4. d
    CENTER: priests and their duties1 Chronicles 24:1–19
  5. c′
    Levites: their duties as musicians and gatekeepers1 Chronicles 24:20–26:32
  6. b′
    civil rulers: David's appointment of government officials1 Chronicles 27:1–34
  7. a′
    David assembles people and gives speech to Solomon and people concerning the temple; David's death1 Chronicles 28:1–29:30instructions about gathering of materials and support of Solomon; "Solomon my son . . . is young and inexperienced"; David's review of his desire to build the temple, Yahweh's rejection of his request, Yahweh's reason, and the decision to have Solomon build it instead (28:2–6)