Note 510 — Chapter VI · THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MONARCHY (continued 3)
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In 1 Kings v. 3, 4, the reason why David could not build the temple is given a little differently. It is there stated to have been because of the constant wars in which he was engaged which prevented him from securing the needful leisure for the work. This reason, however, does not apply to the latter part of David’s reign.