Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

David oversees the establishment of the 24 groups of Kohanim (Priests).

David prepares the temple staff according to their families.

David is not the one to build the Temple, as he is a man of war and subjugation of others.  Solomon will be the one to build the Temple to spread the glory of God throughout the world.

David is instructed to build an altar to God at the site of the granary of Arnon the Jebusite. The site is then established as the future site of the Temple, representing the importance of humility for our leadership.

David allows pride into his heart and he makes a terrible mistake. As a result the people suffer a horrific plague.

We read of the final subjugation of Ammon by David's forces, and the Philistine giants who continue to rebel against David's rule.

Despite David's attempt at establishing peaceful relations with Ammon, the Ammonites choose to fight instead. This results in another military victory for David against the Arameans who came to help the Ammonites.

Through military conquest and strategic alliances, David establishes Israel as a regional powerhouse.

David approaches God in humility, and get's no response from God Himself. But sometimes silence is the best response.

David wants to build a temple for God but God has other ideas.