David exhorts Solomon to be strong and courageous, to keep and observe the law of the Lord given through Moses, and to prosper by following the Lord's commandments and judgments. David's exhortation to Solomon establishes the conditions for the king's success: courage, faithfulness to the law, and obedience to divine commandments. The reference to the law given through Moses emphasizes that Solomon's authority is not autonomous but subordinate to the revelation given to Israel at Sinai. The promise of prosperity contingent upon obedience establishes the conditional nature of blessing and suggests that divine favor depends upon covenant faithfulness. David's charge to Solomon combines encouragement with instruction, establishing the moral and spiritual framework within which Solomon must operate as king and builder.

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