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1 Chronicles 29

1 Chronicles 29:8

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

Modern
Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Traditional
And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the Lord, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Literal
And he with whom stones were found gave them to the treasury of the house of YHWH, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Latin
Et apud quemcumque inventi sunt lapides, dederunt in thesauros domus Domini per manum Jahiel Gersonitis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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

People

Gershon: Firstborn son of Levi; head of the Gershonite Levites Jehiel: Levite leader during the reign of King David

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jehiel Treasurer

Topics

Jehiel: A Gershonite Levite Levites: Custodians and Administrators of the Tithes and Other offerings Liberality: Israelites' offerings for the Temple Precious Stones: Given by Chief Men for the Temple 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 the First Temple: David: Free Will offering of the People for the Building Treasure: A Thing of Highly-Estimated Value: Precious Stones