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Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 28:3

(3) But God said unto me.—The emphasis lies on the word God, which is in direct contrast with the “I—in my heart it was,” of 1 Chronicles 28:2. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 22:8, of which this verse is a summary.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 28:4

(4) Howbeit the Lord God of Israel chose me.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:2 and Notes. The Divine election of David preludes that of Solomon (1 Chronicles 28:5).For he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler.—Better, For Judah it was that he chose for prince (nâgîd), and in the house of Judah, my father’s house. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 5:2 and Notes.)And among the sons of my father he liked me.—The expression is scarcely adequate. The verb in the Hebrew is râçâh, which answers to the Hellenistic εύδοκεῖν, “to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 28:5

(5) Many sons.—See 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, where nineteen are mentioned by name, “besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.”He hath chosen.—Heb., then he chose, the construction being changed after the parenthesis.Solomon my son.—The son who has the best right to the name. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 22:10.)The throne of the kingdom of the Lord.—This expression is unique in the Old Testament. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 29:23; 1 Chronicles 17:14.) It brings out into strong relief the idea that... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 28:6

(6) He shall build.—Better, he it is that shall build. The pronoun is emphatic: he, and not thou.I have chosen him. . . . his father.—Literally, I have chosen him for myself as a son, and I—I will become to him a father. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Chronicles 28:1-21

The Willing Mind 1 Chronicles 28:9 God does not enter man's heart till man himself opens the door. The turning-point with a man is when he surrenders freely his will to God. God's greatest power towards a man is seen in subduing his will. It is the strongest fortress that He takes. The service which He requires from His people is a willing service. I. A Willing Mind Triumphs over Difficulties. There are those who cast about for or make difficulties, the unwilling. They admit the force of your... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Chronicles 28:1-21

7. The Last Acts of David and His Death CHAPTER 28 The Great Assembly 1. The Address of David to the assembly (1 Chronicles 28:1-10 ) 2. The patterns, the gold and the silver delivered to Solomon (1 Chronicles 28:11-19 ) 3. His encouraging words to Solomon (1 Chronicles 28:20-21 ) The events in this chapter connect with 1 Chronicles 23:1 . There we find the brief statement that David was old and full of years and that Solomon his son was made king over Israel. Then follow the chapters... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Chronicles 28:4

28:4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah [to be] the ruler; and of the house of {b} Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make [me] king over all Israel:(b) According to the prophecy of Jacob, Genesis 49:8. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:1-21

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

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Chronicles 28:1-21

The Personal God 1Ch 28:20 Every man has what practically amounts to a god of his own. That is to say, he has a conception of God which no other mind has seized, and that conception forms the living centre of his personal religion. There are several gods in Christendom which I have renounced, and against which every honest man should, from any point of view, inveigh with strong indignation. Three examples occur to me at this moment, (1) There is a god that specifically foreordains so many... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:2-10

No doubt growing infirmities were upon him; nevertheless he will stand on his feet before them. Observe the kind and affectionate manner of his address; he calls them brethren and people. He next tells them what was his intention in the building of the temple, but that the Lord had said nay; in which his heart acquiesced. He then proceeds to point out his claim to the throne; and this not by purchase, nor by conquest, nor by merit, nor by birth-right; but of the Lord's appointment: The Lord... read more

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