1 Chronicles 22:5

“And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, etc.] Jarchi supposes he was about twelve years of age, though he observes that the same word is used of Joshua when forty two years of age; it is probable Solomon might be now about twenty: and the house that is to be builded for the Lord must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: and such was the temple built by Solomon; it was renowned throughout the whole earth; never was there a temple equal to it, no, not the famous temple of Diana at Ephesus, built by the assistance of many kings, and at the expense of all Asia, and was two hundred years in building: I will therefore now, make preparation for it;…”

“Young and tender - The exact age of Solomon at this time is uncertain; but it cannot have been more than 24 or 25. It may have been as little as 14 or 15. Compare the 1 Kings 2:2 note. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Prepared, &c. - And good reason, because it was intended for the honour of the great God, and was to be a type of Christ, in whom all fulness dwells, and in whom are hid all treasures. 1 Chronicles 22:8”

“22:5 While Solomon was young and inexperienced (see also 29:1; cp. 1 Kgs 3:7; 2 Chr 13:7), David had the wisdom and skill to make preparations for building the Temple; David also designed the Temple (1 Chr 28:11-12). Later, God provided Solomon with the wisdom he needed to build the Temple and to govern well (see 2 Chr 1:7-12).”

“Solomon: Ch1 29:1; Kg1 3:7; Ch2 13:7 exceeding: Kg1 9:8; Ch2 2:5, Ch2 7:21; Ezr 3:12; Isa 64:11; Eze 7:20; Hag 2:3, Hag 2:9; Luk 21:5 David prepared: Deu 31:2-7; Ecc 9:10; Joh 3:30, Joh 4:37, Joh 4:38, Joh 9:4, Joh 13:1; Pe2 1:13-15 1 Chronicles 22:6”