1 Chronicles 29:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

3. The third account of God’s promises to David chs. 28-29A primary concern of the Chronicler, the evidence of which is his selection of material and emphases, was the promise of a King who would eventually come and rule over God’s people. God had fulfilled some of the Davidic Covenant promises in David’s lifetime. He fulfilled others in Solomon’s reign. Still others remained unfulfilled. For a third time the writer recorded the promises God gave to David. In the first case, God spoke to David... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

David’s Offerings, Thanksgiving, and Death1. The palace] The word in the original is more strictly applicable to the fortress which was attached to the Second Temple (Nehemiah 2:8) and afterwards called the tower of Antonia, but here and in 1 Chronicles 29:19 is employed of Solomon’s Temple.3. Of mine own proper good] RV ’a treasure of mine own.’4. Three thousand, etc.] The weights here named, as in many other places in Chronicles, are incredibly large, amounting in value to £21,320,000 of our... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 29:5

(5) The gold for things of gold.—Literally. as for the gold, for the gold, and as for the silver for the silver—Scil., “I give it” (1 Chronicles 29:3)—and for every work by hand of craftsmen.And who then is willing to consecrate his service?—Literally, And who volunteers (Judges 5:1) to fill his hand to-day for Jehovah? To fill his hand: that is, with a liberal offering (Exodus 32:29). read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

Consecration (for St. Matthew's Day) 1 Chronicles 29:5 This old-time question comes to us with special force and fitness on the day on which we commemorate the life of St. Matthew. At the call of the Master 'Follow Me' he rose and left all and followed Christ; he consecrated his service, his life, himself unto the Lord. As a result of that call the current of his life branched out in two great directions the direction of devotion and the direction of service. It was nothing but intense... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

CHAPTER 29 The Final Words and Actions of David and His Death 1. The exhortation (1 Chronicles 29:1-5 ) 2. The response (1 Chronicles 29:6-9 ) 3. David’s praise and prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20 ) 4. The sacrifices and enthronement of Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:21-25 ) 5. The reign of David and his death (1 Chronicles 29:26-30 ) Then David spoke once more to the assembled princes and captains. What tenderness and concern as well as devotion his words reveal! “Solomon my son, whom alone... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:5

29:5 The gold for [things] of gold, and the silver for [things] of silver, and for all manner of work [to be made] by the hands of artificers. And who [then] is {d} willing to consecrate his service this day unto the LORD?(d) He was not only liberal himself but provoked others to set forth the work of God. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

DAVID ’S REIGN THE DOWNFALL OF SAUL (1 Chronicles 10:0 ) In reading this chapter with whose general contents we became familiar in 1 Samuel 31:0 , it is important to note the inspired comment at its close (1 Chronicles 10:13-14 ). DAVID’S HEROES (1 Chronicles 11-12) In the history of David in this book, the writer dwells chiefly on its prosperous side, passing over the rest as lightly as possible. His anointing at Hebron (1 Chronicles 11:1-3 ) reveals nothing of what we learned earlier of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:2-5

The motive of David's liberality is beautifully set forth in this account. It was not to bribe God with his own gifts. It was not to give of the possessions of the body for the sin of the soul. But it was because he had set his affection on the house of his God. God in covenant was a precious God to David, and therefore he loved the place where his honor dwelt. Reader! look to it upon all occasions, that the service is the service of the heart. Let the gift be ever so costly, yet unless it be... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:5

Fill his hand, is an expression applied to priests, by which David imitates, that any one may now offer a species of sacrifice to the Lord, Judges vii. 5., and Exodus xxxii. 29. (Calmet) (Menochius) --- He wishes them to act with generosity. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:1-9

1-9 What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves. read more

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