1. The time came for David to die, so he gave these commands to Solomon,
2. “I am about to die, like all men must. But you are growing stronger and becoming a man.
3. Now, carefully obey all the commands of the Lord your God. Carefully obey all his laws, commands, decisions, and agreements. Obey everything that is written in the Law of Moses. If you do this, you will be successful at whatever you do and wherever you go.