Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30
1 Chronicles 29:1-Amos : . Response to Davids Appeal for Offerings: his Thanksgiving and Death. 1 Chronicles 29:1-1 Samuel : . Cf. Exodus 35:4-1 Samuel :; Exodus 35:20-Joel :. 1 Chronicles 29:1 . the palace: the Hebrew word occurs only in the later OT books, and is mostly used in reference to a Persian palace; in Nehemiah 2:8, Daniel 8:2 it is used of the Temple as here. 1 Chronicles 29:5 . to consecrate himself: lit. “ to fill his hand,” a technical term for instituting into the priesthood... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30
This is the account of the final stage in the greatest work of David's life, namely, his preparation for building the Temple. The king had a treasure of his own, over and above what he had gathered for the house of God. Because of his affection for the work of God, this treasure also he dedicated thereto. This is illuminative, showing the true method of giving. It is when "my affection" is set on the work of "my God" that "my treasure" is at His Disposal. And yet, again, it is when such is... read more