Emphasis Preaching Journal

David was trying to give his son Solomon a sense of direction, purpose. He wasn't leaving it to chance; he was being utterly deliberate about it. He wasn't just going on blandly about his affairs supposing that something of value would sort of rub off on his son somewhere along the way. He wished Solomon's enlightenment to be specific and purposeful, not merely incidental. He is a good example for all who would be good parents.