David conducts a census of Israel, angering God, as the decision was seen as a sin influenced by pride.
God punishes Israel, offering David three options through the prophet Gad: three years of famine, three months of losing to enemies in battle, or three days of plague.
David chooses to place Israel in God's hands, trusting His mercy, leading to a devastating plague that kills 70,000 people across Israel.
As the angel of the Lord approaches Jerusalem, God relents and commands the angel to stop, sparing the city.
David sees the angel with a drawn sword and pleads with God to punish him and his family rather than the people, taking responsibility for his sin.
At God's command through Gad, David builds an altar on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, purchasing it at full price to offer sacrifices to God.
David’s sacrifices are accepted, and God sends fire from heaven to consume the offerings, ending the plague.
David declares this location as the site for the house of the Lord and the altar of burnt offerings for Israel.
David begins preparations for the temple, gathering materials like gold, silver, wood, and stone and organizes laborers for construction.
He charges his son Solomon with building the temple, citing God’s instruction that Solomon, a man of peace, is chosen for this task instead of David, a man of war.
David urges Solomon to be faithful to God and follow His laws, promising prosperity if he is obedient.
David provides Solomon with detailed plans for the temple, its furnishings, and the divisions of the priests and Levites for God’s service.
The leaders and people of Israel willingly contribute wealth and resources to the temple’s construction, and they rejoice in their collective offering.
As David nears the end of his life, he offers prayers of praise and thanksgiving to God, acknowledging Him as the source of all blessings.
David dies peacefully after reigning for 40 years, and Solomon is officially made king, receiving the blessings and support of all Israel.
Solomon is strengthened in his rule, and God grants him wisdom, knowledge, wealth, and honor after Solomon asks God for wisdom to lead the people effectively.
Solomon begins building the temple at Mount Moriah, where David had prepared the site, and with the help of skilled workers from Tyre, constructs the magnificent house of God.
The temple construction includes intricate details such as gold-covered interiors, cherubim, and other holy furnishings, all made to honor God’s greatness.
After the temple’s completion, Solomon dedicates it during a grand ceremony, bringing the Ark of the Covenant into the most holy place.
God’s glory fills the temple, signified by a divine cloud, and Solomon offers prayers of dedication, asking for God’s presence, forgiveness, and blessings upon Israel.
The people celebrate the dedication with sacrifices, music, and feasting, expressing joy and gratitude toward God.
God appears to Solomon, affirming His approval of the temple and promising blessings for Israel if they remain faithful to Him, while warning of consequences if they forsake His laws.