Translations
Modern
Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
Traditional
Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, as he hath said of thee.
Literal
Now, my son, may YHWH be with you, and may you prosper and build the house of YHWH your God, as He spoke concerning you.
Latin
Nunc ergo fili mi, sit Dominus tecum, et prosperare, et ædifica domum Domino Deo tuo sicut locutus est de te.
Original
Hebrew
English
Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.
Notes
God promised David that his kingdom would last forever and that his son would build a temple for the Lord (1 Chronicles 17:11–12). After choosing the site (1 Chronicles 21:18–22:1), David prepared to build the temple of God. He gathered materials (1 Chronicles 22:2–5) and instructed Solomon (22:6–16) and the leaders of Israel (22:17–19) to build the temple after his death.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Stonecutter Temple
Topics
Children: Counsel of Parents To Church: House of the Lord David: King of Israel: Delivers his Charge to Solomon the First Temple: David: Charged Solomon to Build