1 Chronicles 22:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:17-19

David here engages the princes of Israel to assist Solomon in the great work he had to do, and every one to lend him a hand towards the carrying of it on. Those that are in the throne cannot do the good they would, unless those about the throne set in with them. David would therefore have the princes to advise Solomon and quicken him, and make the work as easy to him as they could, by promoting it every one in his place. 1. He shows them what obligations they lay under to be zealous in this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:19

Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God ,.... His honour and glory, most sincerely and cordially, and to the utmost of their power: arise ye, and build ye the sanctuary of the Lord God ; assist therein, and encourage the work as much as they were able, without delay: to bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord ; which was now in a tent of David's erecting and pitching: and the holy vessels of God : which were in the tabernacle at Gibeon: into the house that is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:17-19

These verses contain David's command, accompanied by urgent argument, to the princes of Israel, to render their hearty assistance. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:19

To bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of God . To settle these in a fixed home had now been of a long time the consuming desire of David's heart (so 1 Chronicles 15:1 ; 2 Chronicles 5:2-4 ). Into the house that is to be built. The preposition ל instead of אֶל , before "the house," is to be noticed here ( 1 Chronicles 25:26 ; Nehemiah 10:35 ). Also the Niphal participle, הַגִּבְנֶהַ , here translated "that is to be built," is to be noticed. The... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 22:2-19

22:2-29:30 PREPARATIONS FOR THE TEMPLEDavid’s encouragement to Solomon (22:2-19)God’s purpose was that Solomon, not David, should build the temple. Although David understood the reason for this and accepted it humbly, he did all he could to help Solomon in his task. He gathered construction materials in great quantities, and put all foreigners in Israel to work preparing the stones for building (2-5). Most importantly, he encouraged Solomon to seek wisdom from God and obey his commandments, so... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 22:19

your soul = you (emph.) Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.) = the [true] God. App-4 . t he ark. See note on 1 Chronicles 13:3 . holy. See note on Exodus 3:5 . is to be built. And thus supersede the Tabernacle. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Preparations for temple construction ch. 22This chapter is unique to Chronicles. It records David’s plans to assemble building materials and workers for the construction of the temple. He instructed Solomon carefully in what God had promised so his son would carry out the work as God wanted it done (1 Chronicles 22:5-13). This is the first of three speeches by David that the Chronicler recorded: 1 Chronicles 22:2-19; 1 Chronicles 28:1-21; and 1 Chronicles 29:1-9.The writer provided another... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 22:1-34

2. The second account of God’s promises to David chs. 22-27In this group of chapters we have David’s preparations for the fulfillment of those aspects of the covenant that extended beyond his reign. We can see David’s belief that God would fulfill the rest of His promises in the ways he prepared for their fulfillment. He prepared in two ways: by gathering materials for the construction of the temple (ch. 22), and by appointing the officials who would guide Israel after his death (chs.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

David’s Preparations for the building of the TempleThis chapter is supplementary to the narrative in the earlier books, its contents coming chronologically between 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Kings 1.1. This is the house] This v. connects with 1 Chronicles 21:28 (1 Chronicles 21:29-30 being parenthetical). 2. The strangers] i.e. the non-Israelite population, who were employed in forced labour upon his building projects: 2 Chronicles 2:17.9. Solomon.. peace] Heb. Shelômôh.. Shalôm. Peace was the ideal... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Chronicles 22:17-19

(17-19) David invites the cooperation of the chieftains of Israel. read more