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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

A great deal of service David had done in his day, had served his generation according to the will of God, Acts 13:36. But now the time draws night that he must die, and, as a type of the Son of David, the nearer he comes to his end the more busy he is, and does his work with all his might. He is now a little recovered from the indisposition mentioned 1 Kgs. 1:1; when they covered him with clothes, and he got no heat: but was cure is there for old age? He therefore improves his recovery, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:8

Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the congregation of the Lord ,.... Whom this assembly represented: and in the audience of our God ; before him, as Jarchi, in whose presence they were, and who heard and saw all that passed, and to whom David appeals as a witness; the Targum is,"before the Word of the Lord.'before whom all things are naked and open, Hebrews 4:12 . keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord your God ; seek to know them, search for them in the word... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 28:8

In the audience of our God - "Before the Word of the Lord." - T. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:8-10

The double charge of these verses, first to the people and then to Solomon, is full of force and majesty. Translate, Now therefore in the sight of all Israel—the congregation of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God ("Hear me," 1 Chronicles 28:2 ), keep ye and study to do all the commandments of the Lord your God ( Deuteronomy 4:21 , Deuteronomy 4:26 ; Deuteronomy 30:19 ; Le 25:46; Jeremiah 3:18 ). The. expression, Know thou the God of thy father , for a practical knowledge... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 28:8

1 Chronicles 28:8. In the audience of our God I exhort and charge you every one, calling God, who is here present, and this congregation, wherein all Israel are present by their representatives, for witnesses against you, if you do not follow my counsel. Keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord Keep those commands which you know, and seek for or search into what you are yet ignorant of, that you may distinctly understand the whole will of God, and seriously give yourselves... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:1-21

Solomon presented to the people (28:1-29:30)David had been forced to appoint Solomon as king hastily when he learnt that another son, Adonijah, was plotting to seize the throne for himself (see notes on 1 Kings 1:5-53). That very unceremonious anointing of Solomon was followed soon after by a second anointing, this time with full religious and regal ceremony (see 29:22). This second occasion is the one that the Chronicler refers to here. David presented Solomon to the people as the one who, by... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 28:8

congregation = assembly as in 1 Chronicles 28:1 . seek. Hebrew. darash. See notes on 1Ch 10:13 , 1 Chronicles 10:14 ; 1 Samuel 28:6 , 1 Samuel 28:7 . children = sons. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 28:8

1 Chronicles 28:8. Keep, &c.— I conjure you to keep, &c. Houbigant and Le Clerc. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 28:8

8. Now . . . in the sight of all Israel, . . . keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord, &c.—This solemn and earnest exhortation to those present, and to all Israel through their representatives, to continue faithful in observing the divine law as essential to their national prosperity and permanence, is similar to that of Moses ( :-). :-. HE ENCOURAGES SOLOMON TO BUILD THE TEMPLE. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

The public announcement of Solomon’s succession 28:1-10The earlier Old Testament historical books did not record this announcement. David directed his charge to remain faithful to Yahweh (1 Chronicles 28:7-9) to all the assembled leaders, not just Solomon, as is clear from the plural imperatives in the Hebrew text. David stressed obedience from the heart (1 Chronicles 28:9), not just external conformity to the ritual he had established. Like Solomon, the people also failed here (Isaiah... read more

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