1 Chronicles 29:11-14 NIV

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 29:11

Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty ,.... That is, either God is possessed of all greatness and immensity, of dignity of nature, and of all perfections; of almighty power, of excellent glory, of superiority to all beings and of honour, and majesty, and all that grandeur, might, and honour in men, and victory over others; the majestic appearance they make, and exaltation above others they have, are all of God: for all that is in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:12

Both riches and honour come of thee ,.... Whatever of either the children of men have is not owing to their merits, nor to their diligence and industry, and wise conduct, but to the providence of God, Ecclesiastes 9:11 so the gods with the Heathens are said F15 πλουτοδοται , Hesiod. Opera, ver. 124. see ver. 316. to be givers of riches: and thou reignest over all ; govern the world by wisdom, and dispose all things in it for the best: in thine hand is power and might ; to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:13

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. That he that was so great, and so much above them, should take notice of them, and bestow so many great and good things on them. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:14

But who am I ,.... Originally dust and ashes, a sinful creature, unworthy to receive anything from God, and of having the honour of doing anything for him: and what is my people : subject to him, the least of all people, separated from the nations round about them, and despised by them: that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort ? that they, who were a poor people, some years ago brought out of Egyptian bondage, should now be possessed of such an affluence, and have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:11

Thine , O Lord , is the greatness - This verse is thus paraphrased by the Targum: "Thine, O Lord, is the magnificence; for thou hast created the world by thy great power, and by thy might hast led our fathers out of Egypt, and with great signs hast caused them to pass through the Red Sea. Thou hast appeared gloriously on Mount Sinai, with troops of angels, in giving law to thy people. Thou hast gained the victory over Amalek; over Sihon and Og, kings of Canaan. By the splendor of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:14

Of thine own have we given thee - "For from thy presence all good comes, and of the blessings of thy hands have we given thee." - Targum. read more

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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 29:10-11

1 Chronicles 29:10-11. David said, Blessed, &c. David was now full of days, and near his end, and it well becomes the aged children of God to have their hearts much enlarged in praise and thanksgiving. The nearer we come to the land of everlasting praise, the more we should speak the language and do the work of that world. Thine is the greatness and the power, &c. Thus David praises God with holy awe and reverence, acknowledging and adoring, 1st, His infinite perfections; not only... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:13-14

1 Chronicles 29:13-14. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee The more we do for God, the more we are indebted to him for the honour of being employed in his service, and for grace to enable us in any measure to serve him. Doth he therefore thank that servant? said Jesus. No: but that servant has a great deal of reason to thank him. Who am I, and what is my people? David was the most honourable person, and Israel the most honourable people, then in the world; yet thus he speaks of himself... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:14

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:10-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:13-14

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