1 Chronicles 22:5

And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 29:1, David repeats the same reason — Solomon is young and tender — for his extensive preparations.

In 1 Chronicles 29:3, David adds his personal treasure to the temple preparation, showing his deep devotion.

Deuteronomy 31:2-7 parallels David's situation: Moses, like David, prepares for a successor to lead God's work.

1 Kings 3:7 Parallel

In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon admits he is but a little child, confirming the concern David expressed here.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 commands working with might before death — exactly what David does in preparing abundantly for the temple.

Haggai 2:3 Contrast

Haggai 2:3 contrasts the former glory David prepared for with the diminished second temple, highlighting how far Israel has fallen.

Haggai 2:9 Contrast

Haggai 2:9 promises the latter temple's glory will surpass the former, showing God's plan exceeds David's preparations.

John 4:37 Parallel

John 4:37's 'one sows, another reaps' applies to David sowing temple preparations for Solomon to reap.

John 4:38 Parallel

John 4:38's 'other men labored, you enter their labor' describes Solomon benefiting from David's extensive preparations.

John 9:4 Parallel

John 9:4 urges working while it is day, before night comes — David exemplifies this by preparing before his death.

1 Kings 1:5 Contrast

In 1 Kings 1:5, Adonijah prepares for his own kingship, contrasting with David's selfless preparation for God's temple.

Ezra 3:12 Historical context

In Ezra 3:12, older priests weep at the foundation, recalling the first temple's glory David prepared for.

In Proverbs 4:3, Solomon recalls being a tender son, complementing David's fatherly concern for his young son.

In 2 Peter 1:13-15, Peter prepares for his death by ensuring his teachings remain, mirroring David's preparation for the temple before his death.

In 2 Chronicles 2:5, Solomon says the house is great because God is great — echoing David's vision of a magnifical temple.

In 2 Chronicles 34:3, Josiah seeks God as a boy, showing youth is no barrier — relevant to David's concern about young Solomon.