David is described in Psalm 110 as a priest of the order Melchizedek and it was Solomon David's son who prayed the dedication as the spirit of God fell on the Temple.
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As I understand it Israel sold their birthrights when they asked for a king in 1 Samuel 8 which is why they scurry for David's line because Saul's line is dead. Warn the people solemnly - 1 Sam 8:17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. The tenth generally represents the tithe to the Temple, Tabernacle, or the priesthood.
David is described in Psalm 110 as a priest of the order Melchizedek. Ps 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.” Since Solomon David's son dedicated the Temple it is possible the Temple was dedicated under the order of Melchizedek even though Levites could have been allowed to serve there.
2 Chronicles 7:7 - Furthermore?
2 Chronicles 7:7 Furthermore Solomon consecrated the middle of the court that was in front of the house of the Lord; for there he offered burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, because the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat.
Israel sells their birthrights for a king.
1 Samuel 8:9-19
9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”
10 Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. 11 He said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. 12 Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. 13 He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. 14 He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. 15 He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. 16 Your male and female servants and the best of your cattle[c] and donkeys he will take for his own use. 17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. 18 When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you in that day.”
19 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us.