1 Chronicles 28:1-29:1 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

The public announcement of Solomon’s succession 28:1-10The earlier Old Testament historical books did not record this announcement. David directed his charge to remain faithful to Yahweh (1 Chronicles 28:7-9) to all the assembled leaders, not just Solomon, as is clear from the plural imperatives in the Hebrew text. David stressed obedience from the heart (1 Chronicles 28:9), not just external conformity to the ritual he had established. Like Solomon, the people also failed here (Isaiah... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 28:1-30

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 28:1-21

David’s last Directions2. The footstool of our God] i.e. the Mercy Seat: 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalms 132:7. 5. The throne of the kingdom of the Lord] cp. 1 Chronicles 17:14; 1 Chronicles 29:23. Israel’s kings were the Lord’s vicegerents and representatives: He was their true ruler. 7. If he be constant] The continuance of God’s favour was conditional upon continued obedience, and the writer, living after the exile, knew how the condition had been violated.11. The pattern] The pattern of the Tabernacle... read more

Charles John Ellicott

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

(1) And David assembled all the princes of Israel.—As he had called the National Assembly before removing the Ark (1 Chronicles 13:1; 1 Chronicles 15:3). Who the princes (sârîm) were is defined in the following clauses.The princes of the tribes.—See the list of them in 1 Chronicles 27:16-22.Captains of the companies.—Rather, princes of the courses, who served the king: viz., those enumerated in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15.Stewards.—See 1 Chronicles 27:25-31. Both “captains” and “stewards” are sârîm in... 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

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 28:1

CONTENTS Having finished the Chronicle of persons and things, as pertaining to the service both of the temple and the court; this chapter opens to us on interesting view of some of the concluding scenes of the life of David. He calls his people together; makes an affectionate address to them; delivers the pattern to Solomon of the temple, and earnestly exhorts both him and the people to the greatest care and diligence in the building of it. 1 Chronicles 28:1 We have some account of David's... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 28:1

Israel. These are more particularly described as princes of the tribes, (Haydock) twelve captains, &c., chap. xxvii. 1. --- And his. Hebrew, "and of his sons." (Calmet) --- We may also understand this of the preceptors of the royal family, chap. xxvii. 32. --- Officers. Literally, "eunuchs." (Haydock) --- Bravest; particularly those specified [in] chap. xi. read more