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Adventistische Schriften über: "Please use the SDA Bible Commentary by Dr. Wei (short version) to explain the following: 1. Why the transition was made from the Tabernacle to the building of the Temple by King David and King Solomon; 2. Why the kings of Israel sometimes worshiped idols and sometimes God, and what impact this has on the congregation; 3. Three factors why people might want to come to church."
Answer
The provided documents explain that the transition from the Tabernacle to the building of the Temple occurred because, after the wilderness wanderings and the period of the judges, a stable, peaceful kingdom had been established, and David considered it inappropriate that the Ark of the Covenant remained in a tent while he himself lived in a cedar house. Regarding the question of idol worship, the writings show that the desire for power and alliances with pagan nations corrupted the kings, leading the entire people to sin and transgress the commandments. However, the present texts contain no information on the “three factors why people might want to come to church,” nor on a commentary by “Dr. Wei.”
The Transition to a Permanent Site for the Sanctuary
»Now it pleased God that the sanctuary should take on a more permanent form. Every need for a movable structure that had to be set up temporarily in various locations had ceased to exist. The time of Israel's wanderings was long over. The period of the judges, in which Israel's circumstances were often uncertain and the times turbulent, [...] had finally come to an end. The tribes of Israel had merged into a new and powerful kingdom. Under David the Hebrew scepter attained its greatest dominion. At last God gave him peace from all his surrounding enemies. Then the house of God came to his mind, and he said to the prophet Nathan: “Behold, I dwell in a cedar house, but the ark of God dwells under carpets.”«
David's Motive for Building a Splendid Temple
»It was David's intention to make Jerusalem the religious center of the nation. He had built a palace for himself and felt that it was not appropriate for the ark of God to rest in a tent. He decided to build a temple of such splendor for it, as a way to express Israel's appreciation for the honor bestowed upon the nation by the enduring presence of Jehovah, their King.«
Causes of the Kings' Idolatry and Its Impact on the People
»The pursuit of political power and self‑aggrandizement led to alliances with pagan nations. [...] Dealing with idolaters and marrying pagan women corrupted his faith. The barriers that God had erected for the safety of His people were thus torn down, and Solomon gave himself to the worship of false gods. [...] The conscientious, considerate spirit of his early reign changed. Pride, ambition, extravagance and indulgence bore fruit in cruelty and oppression. He, who had been a just, merciful, God‑fearing ruler, became tyrannical and oppressive. He, who had prayed at the dedication of the temple for his people that their hearts might belong wholly to the Lord, became their deceiver.«
Original Sources (English)
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