A similar call to self-sacrifice was made when David turned over to Solomon the responsibility of erecting the temple. Of the assembled multitude that had brought their liberal gifts, David asked, “Who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?” This call should ever have been kept in mind by those who had to do with the construction of the temple.{2BC 1027.2}

Et lignende kald til selvopofrelse blev givet da David overlod Salomo ansvaret for at opføre templet. Til mængden som var samlet, og havde bragt deres rigelige gaver, stillede David spørgsmålet: "Hvem vil i dag bringe frivillige gaver til Herren?" (1Krøn 29,5). Denne opfordring skulle de som havde ansvaret for opførelsen af templet, altid have husket på.