Translations
Modern
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”
Traditional
All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
Literal
“The entirety is in writing from the hand of YHWH upon me. He has made me understand all the works of the pattern.”
Latin
Omnia, inquit, venerunt scripta manu Domini ad me, ut intelligerem universa opera exemplaris.
Original
Hebrew
English
“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”
Notes
God gave David the plans for the temple through divine inspiration (1 Chronicles 28:19). God also provided plans for the tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25:9) and for Ezekiel's future temple (Ezekiel 40:4).
The story of Solomon's coronation continues from 1 Chronicles 23:1–2. David, at the height of his power, transfers authority to Solomon (compare 1 Kings 1:1–2:9).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Temple
Topics
David: King of Israel: David As Prophet Prophets: Inspiration of Revelation: The Pattern of the Temple is Revealed Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of