Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly; and they gave for the service of God’s house of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, of silver ten thousand talents, of bronze eighteen thousand talents, and of iron one hundred thousand talents. People with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of Yahweh’s house, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly; and they gave for the service of God’s house of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, of silver ten thousand talents, of bronze eighteen thousand talents, and of iron one hundred thousand talents. People with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of Yahweh’s house, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy. Therefore David blessed Yahweh before all the assembly; and David said, “You are blessed, Yahweh, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. Yours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all! In your hand is power and might! It is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all! Now therefore, our God, we thank you, and praise your glorious name. But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and we have given you of your own. For we are strangers before you, and foreigners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is no remaining. Yahweh our God, all this store that we have prepared to build you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and is all your own. I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now I have seen with joy your people, who are present here, offer willingly to you. Yahweh, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the heart of your people, and prepare their heart for you; and give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for which I have made provision.”
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Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;
and they gave for the service of God’s house of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, of silver ten thousand talents, of bronze eighteen thousand talents, and of iron one hundred thousand talents.
People with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of Yahweh’s house, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,
And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.
And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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Then the princes of the fathers' houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly;
and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents.
And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a whole heart they offered willingly to the LORD; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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Cross-references (21)
- 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (v9) Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God…
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 (v9) For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
- 1 Kings 8:61 (v9) “Let your heart therefore be perfect with Yahweh our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as it is today.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:7 (v6) Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
- 1 Chronicles 27:25–28:1 (v6) Over the king’s treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in…
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- 1 Chronicles 29:17 (v9) I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly…
- Isaiah 60:3-10 (v6) Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. “Lift up your eyes all around, and see: they all gather…
- John 15:11 (v9) I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
- Philippians 4:10 (v9) But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you…
- 1 Chronicles 23:8 (v8) The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel, three.
- 1 Chronicles 26:21-22 (v8) The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites belonging to Ladan, the heads of the fathers’ households belonging to Ladan the Gershonite:…
- 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 (v6) Now the children of Israel after their number, the heads of fathers’ households and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, and their…
- Ezra 2:69 (v7) They gave according to their ability into the treasury of the work sixty-one thousand darics of gold, and five thousand minas of silver,…
- Nehemiah 7:70-71 (v7) Some from among the heads of fathers’ households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand darics of gold, fifty…
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 (v9) For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
- Philippians 4:1 (v9) Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
- Deuteronomy 16:10-11 (v9) You shall keep the feast of weeks to Yahweh your God with a tribute of a free will offering of your hand, which you shall give according to…
- Judges 5:9 (v9) My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh!
- Psalms 110:3 (v9) Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your…
- Luke 15:6 (v9) When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was…
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6-9 (v9) But when Timothy came just now to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us…
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv8–9 Meaning, them that had any.
Meaning, them that had any.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv6–9 1Ch 29:6 Then the chief of the fathers and…
1Ch 29:6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,
Ver. 6. Offered willingly.] Liberales se exhibuerunt operas et opes sponte conferentes, Their obedience was prompt and present, their contribution large and liberal.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On v9 The people rejoiced, because this was both an effect…
The people rejoiced, because this was both an effect of God’s grace in them, and an eminent token of God’s favour and goodness to be continued to them, and a good pledge that this great and long-desired work of the building of the people would receive a certain and a speedy accomplishment.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv6–9 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of…
Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel,.... The princes of the twelve tribes:
and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work; who were now assembled, Ch1 28:1.
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offered willingly; and cheerfully; needed no more arguments to press them to it, but at once readily communicated.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On v9 Rejoiced - Because this was both an effect of…
Rejoiced - Because this was both an effect of God's grace in them, an eminent token of God's favour to them, and a pledge that this long-desired work, would receive a certain and speedy accomplishment. Great joy - To see the work, which his heart was so much set upon, likely to go on. It is a great reviving to good men when they are leaving the world, to see those they leave behind zealous for the work of God.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On v7 Verse 7. Of gold five thousand talents] These, at…
Verse 7. Of gold five thousand talents] These, at five thousand and seventy-five pounds, fifteen shillings, and seven pence halfpenny each, amount to twenty-five millions, three hundred and seventy-eight thousand nine hundred and six pounds, five shillings, sterling. If, with Dr. Prideaux, we estimate the golden talent at upwards of seven thousand pounds sterling, the value of these five thousand talents will be much more considerable. See Clarke on Ex 25:39; "Mt 18:24"; and the calculations at the end of Clarke's notes on "2Ch 9:29".
Ten thousand drams] Probably golden darics, worth each about twenty shillings, amounting to ten thousand pounds.
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Of silver ten thousand talents] These, at three hundred and fifty-three pounds, eleven shillings, and ten-pence halfpenny, each, amount to three millions five hundred and thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and thirty-seven pounds, ten shillings, sterling.
Brass eighteen thousand talents] Each six hundred and fifty-seven thousand grains, amount to one thousand and twenty-six tons, eleven hundred weight, and one quarter.
One hundred thousand talents of iron] Each six hundred and fifty-seven thousand grains, amount to five thousand seven hundred and three tons, two hundred weight, and a half.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On v9 1Ch 29:9. The people rejoiced — Because this was…
1Ch 29:9. The people rejoiced — Because this was both an effect of God’s grace in them, an eminent token of God’s favour to them, and a pledge that this long-desired work would receive a certain and speedy accomplishment. David also rejoiced with great joy — To see the work which his heart was so much set upon likely to go on. It is a great reviving to good men, when they are leaving the world, to see those they leave behind them zealous for the work of God.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv7–9 The word here translated “dram” is regarded by most…
The word here translated “dram” is regarded by most critics as the Hebrew equivalent of the Persian “daric,” or ordinary gold coin, worth about 22 shillings of British money (circa 1880’s). Not, however, that the Jews possessed darics in David’s time: the writer wished to express, in language that would be intelligible to his readers, the value of the gold subscribed, and therefore he translated the terms employed in his documents, whatever they were, into terms that were in use in his own day. The doric became current in Palestine soon after the return from the captivity Ezr 2:69; Ezr 8:27; Neh 7:70-72.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv6–9 Possessions, mentioned [in] chap. xxvii. 25.
Possessions, mentioned [in] chap. xxvii. 25.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv6–8 Then the chief of the fathers--or heads of the…
Then the chief of the fathers--or heads of the fathers (Ch1 24:31; Ch1 27:1).
princes of the tribes-- (Ch1 27:16-22).
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rulers of the king's work--those who had charge of the royal demesnes and other possessions (Ch1 27:25-31).
offered willingly--Influenced by the persuasive address and example of the king, they acted according to their several abilities, and their united contributions amounted to the gross sum--of gold 5,000 talents and 10,000 drams; and of silver, 10,000 talents, besides brass and iron.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv6–9 6–9. The Offerings of the Chiefs of Israel
6–9. The Offerings of the Chiefs of Israel
6. the chief of the fathers] R.V. the princes of the fathers’ houses.
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over the king’s work] See 1Ch_27:25-31.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv6–9 (6) Then the chief of the fathers.—And the princes…
(6) Then the chief of the fathers.—And the princes of the clans, &c., volunteered, showed themselves liberal (nâdîb: 1Ch_28:21; comp. Pro_19:6).
Chief . . . princes . . . captains . . . rulers.—All these words represent a single Hebrew term (sârîm). Princes of the clans or houses = heads of the houses elsewhere.
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With the rulers of the king’s work.—The stewards or bailiffs of the royal domains (1Ch_27:25-31). The construction here is like that in 1Ch_28:21. The particle rendered “with” (le) appears to mean much the same as ‘ãd, “even unto,” assigning an inclusive limit.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv6–9 The response was hearty; it comprised voluntary gifts from…
The response was hearty; it comprised voluntary gifts from the most of those mentioned in 1Ch_28:1; and described in 1Ch_27:16-31. For the rulers of the king"s work, see Chronicles 27:26; 28:1. As the more general term "work" is employed, we are not bound to confine the expression to include only those who managed "the substance and cattle" of 1Ch_28:1.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv6, 8 General Information:
General Information:
(See: Numbers)
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Then freewill offerings were made by the leaders ... and by the officials over the king's work.
This can be stated in active form. AT: "Then the leaders ... and the officials over the king's work made freewill offerings" (See: Active or Passive)
the commanders of thousands and hundreds
Possible meanings are 1) these numbers represent the exact amount of soldiers that these commanders led. AT: "the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and the commanders of 100 soldiers" or 2) the words translated as "thousands" and "hundreds" do not represent exact numbers, but are the names of larger and smaller military divisions. AT: "the commanders of large military divisions and the commanders of smaller military divisions" See how you translated this in 1 Chronicles 13:1. (See: Numbers)
the officials over the king's work
Here the word "over" is used as an idiom. AT: "the officials in charge of the king's work" (See: Idiom)
five thousand talents ... and 100,000 talents of iron
"5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron." These may be written in modern measurements. AT: "165 metric tons and 84 kilograms of gold, 330 metric tons of silver, 600 metric tons of bronze, and 3,300 metric tons of iron" (See: Biblical Money)
100,000 talents
"one hundred thousand talents" (See: Numbers)
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family
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commander
works
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gold
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv6–7 29:6 Israel’s leaders gave willingly, as had been the…
29:6 Israel’s leaders gave willingly, as had been the case with the Tabernacle (Exod 25:1-7).
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