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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:10-22

We have here, I. The solemn address which David made to God upon occasion of the noble subscriptions of the princes towards the building of the temple (1 Chron. 29:10): Wherefore David blessed the Lord, not only alone in his closet, but before all the congregation. This I expected when we read (1 Chron. 29:9) that David rejoiced with great joy; for such a devout man as he would no doubt make that the matter of his thanksgiving which was so much the matter of his rejoicing. He that looked round... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:16

O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared ,.... Of gold, silver, &c.; that he and his people had provided and contributed: the gold, according to Jacob Leon F18 Relation of Memorable Things in the Tabernacle and Temple, ch. 3. p. 14,15. , amounted to 59,766 tons of gold, and 46,123 gilders, each ton to be reckoned at least 1000 pounds sterling; the silver, reduced to the value of gold, made 46,337 tons, and two hundred and fifty gilders; but both, according to Witsius ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

The majesty and comprehensiveness of this passage—a national liturgy of itself-are in direct proportion to the brevity of it. It includes adoration, acknowledgment of the inherent nature of human dependence, self-humiliation, and confession, dedication of all the offerings, and prayer both for the whole people in general, and for Solomon in particular, in view of his future position and responsibilities. Its utter repudiation of all idea of meritoriousness is very striking. The traces are... 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

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

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

Thomas Constable

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 29:10-22

David’s blessing 29:10-22"The climax of David’s reign, as portrayed by the Chronicler, has now been reached. All the preparations for building the temple have been completed, and Solomon, chosen by God as the one who shall bring the plans to fruition, is about to be proclaimed as king over all Israel. And at this point the Chronicler reveals his true heart: the proper response to such a situation is a prayer which breathes joyful faith and simple humility." [Note: Williamson, 1 and 2 . . ., p.... 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 29:16

(16) All this store.—Strictly, multitude; and so multitude of goods, riches (Psalms 37:16).Cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own.—From thine own hand it is, and thine is the whole. The whole verse is a clearer expression of the second half of 1 Chronicles 29:14. (Comp. Psalms 104:28.) read more

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