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G. Campbell Morgan

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

Arthur Peake

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

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

CRITICAL NOTES.] We have in this chapter contributions of the princes to the temple (1 Chronicles 29:1-9); the public thanksgiving of David (1 Chronicles 29:10-13); David’s prayer for Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:14-19); Solomon’s succession to the throne (1 Chronicles 29:20-25); the close of David’s reign and life (1 Chronicles 29:26-30).1 Chronicles 29:1-9.—Contributions to the temple. Palace, a Persian word (cf. Esther 1:2-5; Nehemiah 1:1; Daniel 8:2) applied to the temple (1 Chronicles 29:19).... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

Chapter 29Furthermore David the king said unto the congregation, Solomon my son, whom God had chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 29:1-30

1 Chronicles 29:2 . Marble. The LXX read Parian marble; that is, marble from the isle of Paros, or white marble. They knew this by documents of authority. 1 Chronicles 29:29 . The book of Samuel. See the arguments to the books of Samuel, and of Kings. Each prophet wrote a book; but it is very probable, as some affirm, that Nathan and Gad in succession completed the books of Samuel. The rabbins deeply lament the loss of their sacred book. REFLECTIONS. David having delivered to Solomon,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 29:1-10

1 Chronicles 29:1-10Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation. Christian experience and Christian influenceI. The nearer a good man approaches his end, the more spiritually-minded he becomes.II. The more spiritually-minded a good man becomes, the greater his influence upon others.III. The greater influence a good man has upon others, the more certainly will God’s work be accomplished. (J. Wolfendale.)The principles of Christian work1. Personal consecration and example.2. Willing... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 29:7

1Ch 29:7 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. Ver. 7. And ten thousand drams. ] Shillings, some render it: the Rabbis say the word signifieth a piece of silver money, the value whereof is now not known; the Septuagint render it drams both here and in Ezra 8:27 . The word here used, saith one, signifieth to do some... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Chronicles 29:7

Reciprocal: Exodus 35:22 - every man Numbers 7:85 - two thousand 2 Samuel 2:1 - Hebron 2 Samuel 8:8 - exceeding 1 Chronicles 22:3 - prepared iron Matthew 18:24 - ten thousand read more

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