1 Chronicles 29:14

Translations

Modern

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

Traditional

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

Literal

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should retain power like this to offer freely? For from You are all things, and from Your hand we have given to You.

Latin

Quis ego, et quis populus meus, ut possimus hæc tibi universa promittere? Tua sunt omnia: et quæ de manu tua accepimus, dedimus tibi.

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English

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.

Notes

1 Chronicles 29:10–19

David’s prayer of praise ended his speeches at Solomon’s coronation. The prayer praises God’s power and the glory of his kingdom, and it dedicates the offerings for building the temple. The prayer has three parts:

The doxology (1 Chronicles 29:10b–13)
The presentation and dedication of the offerings (1 Chronicles 29:14–17)
The petition (1 Chronicles 29:18–19)

1 Chronicles 28:1–29:25

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

David

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Romans 11:36
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Philippians 2:13
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1 Chronicles 29:9
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.
Genesis 32:10
I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
1 Corinthians 15:9–10
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Genesis 28:22
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Devoting all Property to God All Christians should be As Missionaries with a Willing Heart Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Providence of Humility: Exemplified Joy of David, Over the offerings of the Princes and People for the House of God Praise of David: At the Close of his Reign Psalms of David: At the Close of his Reign Public Prayer: David Riches: They Who Possess, should Esteem It a Privilege to be Allowed to Give Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service Thanksgiving: should be offered for Willingness to offer Our Property for God's Service

1 Chronicles 29:14

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