1 Chronicles 29:14-17 NLT

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:13-14

1 Chronicles 29:13-14. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee The more we do for God, the more we are indebted to him for the honour of being employed in his service, and for grace to enable us in any measure to serve him. Doth he therefore thank that servant? said Jesus. No: but that servant has a great deal of reason to thank him. Who am I, and what is my people? David was the most honourable person, and Israel the most honourable people, then in the world; yet thus he speaks of himself... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:15

1 Chronicles 29:15. For we are strangers before thee, &c. Poor, despicable creatures. The land which we possess is thine, not ours; we are not the proprietors, but only thy tenants: and as our fathers once were mere strangers in it, even before men, so we at this day are no better before thee, having no absolute right in it, but only to travel through it, and sojourn in it for the short time we live in the world. This is equally true of all men, who on earth are but strangers and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:16

1 Chronicles 29:16. All this store cometh of thy hand, and is all thine We have it from thee as a free gift, and therefore are bound to use it for thee; and what we present to thee is but as rent or interest from thine own. In like manner we ought to acknowledge God in all spiritual things; referring every good thought, good desire, and good work to his grace, from which we receive it. Let him, that glorieth, therefore, glory in the Lord. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:17

1 Chronicles 29:17. I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, &c. That thou observest with what intention and disposition of mind any offering is made and work performed; and hast pleasure in uprightness Without which the most costly gift, and most laborious services, would be as nothing before thee. And hence it is that I hope thou wilt be pleased to accept what I now present to thee, being conscious that I offer it with a heart devoted to thy love and service, and with an... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

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 29:14

who am I. ? See note on 2 Samuel 7:18 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 29:15

we are strangers. Compare Psalms 39:12 ; Psalms 119:19 . none abiding = no hope of continuance. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 29:17

triest the heart. Compare 1 Chronicles 28:9 . 1 Samuel 16:7 . present = found. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:16

16. all this store that we have prepared—It may be useful to exhibit a tabular view of the treasure laid up and contributions stated by the historian as already made towards the erection of the proposed temple. Omitting the brass and iron, and precious stones, which, though specified partly ( :-), are represented in other portions as "without weight" (1 Chronicles 22:3; 1 Chronicles 22:14), we shall give in this table only the amount of gold and silver; and taking the talent of gold as worth... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:17

10-19. Wherefore David blessed the Lord—This beautiful thanksgiving prayer was the effusion overflowing with gratitude and delight at seeing the warm and widespread interest that was now taken in forwarding the favorite project of his life. Its piety is displayed in the fervor of devotional feeling—in the ascription of all worldly wealth and greatness to God as the giver, in tracing the general readiness in contributing to the influence of His grace, in praying for the continuance of this happy... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:13-14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 29:14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 29:15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 29:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:17

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