Section 2:1-12

King David gave his final instructions to Solomon

2:1a As the time drew near for David to die,

The day/time for David to die was near.
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⌊King⌋ David was now close to death.
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⌊King⌋ David ⌊knew that⌋ he was about to die.

2:1b he charged his son Solomon,

He gave these directions/instructions to his son Solomon,
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⌊So⌋ he instructed his son Solomon on his responsibility/duty.
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He ⌊called for⌋ his son Solomon to give him some ⌊final/last⌋ commands.

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