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1 Chronicles 29

1 Chronicles 29:4

Offerings for the Temple · 1 Chronicles 29:1–9
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Translations

Modern
…three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,
Traditional
Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal:
Literal
Three thousand talents of gold (of the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses,
Latin
Tria millia talenta auri de auro Ophir, et septem millia talentorum argenti probatissimi ad deaurandos parietes templi.

Original

Hebrew
English
…three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,

Notes

1 Chronicles 29:1–9

David convinced Israel's leaders (1 Chronicles 28:1) to give gifts to the Lord for the temple. David's generous gift set an example for the leaders. The Chronicler highlights that Solomon did not bear the heavy cost of building the temple alone. Solomon added to the contributions made by David and Israel's leaders (see 1 Chronicles 22:14).

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

Measurements

  • three thousand talents of gold: About 113 t (103 mt)
  • seven thousand talents of refined silver: About 264 t (239.5 mt)

Places

Ophir: A region known for its gold

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Minerals and Metals

Topics

Exports: from Ophir of Gold Gold for the Temple Gold: from Ophir Gold: Offerings of, for Temple Liberality: David Ophir: A Country Celebrated for Its Gold and Other Valuable Merchandise: Gold of, Proverbial for Its Fineness Refining of Silver Silver of the Temple Silver: Abundance of Silver: Purified, Called: Refined Silver Temple: Solomon's: David Makes Preparation For the First Temple: David: Made Preparations for Building Walls of Temples