1 Chronicles — Chapter 28

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1 Chronicles 28:1 And David ^Rassembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and ^Tpossession of the king, ^Tand of his sons, with the ^Tofficers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

1 Chr 23:2; Josh 23:2

cattle

and his sons

eunuchs

1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king ^Rstood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:

Gen 48:2; 1 Kgs 1:47

1 Chronicles 28:3 But God said unto me, ^RThou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed ^Tblood.

1 Chr 17:4; 1 Chr 22:8

bloods

1 Chronicles 28:4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel ^Rchose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:

1 Sam 16:6-13; 2 Sam 7:8-16

1 Chronicles 28:5 And of ^Rall my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

1 Chr 3:1-9; 1 Chr 14:4-7

1 Chronicles 28:6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, ^Rhe shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

1 Chr 17:11-14; 1 Chr 22:9-10

1 Chronicles 28:7 ^RMoreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be ^Tconstant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

Ps 89:28-37; Ps 132:12

strong

1 Chronicles 28:8 Now therefore ^Rin the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

Deut 4:6; Matt 5:14-16

1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, ^Rknow thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

Deut 4:35; 1 Kgs 8:43

1 Chronicles 28:10 ^RTake heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

1 Chr 28:6; 1 Chr 22:16-19

1 Chronicles 28:11 Then David gave to Solomon his son ^Rthe pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,

1 Chr 28:19; Exod 25:40

1 Chronicles 28:12 And ^Rthe pattern ^Tof all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:

Exod 31:2

of all that was with him

1 Chronicles 28:13 Also for ^Rthe courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.

1 Chr 24:1-19; 1 Chr 25:1-31

1 Chronicles 28:14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

1 Chronicles 28:15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

1 Chronicles 28:16 And by weight he gave gold for the ^Rtables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

Exod 25:23-30; 1 Kgs 7:48

1 Chronicles 28:17 Also ^Rpure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

1 Sam 2:13-14; 2 Chr 4:20-22

1 Chronicles 28:18 And for ^Rthe altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

Exod 30:1-10; 1 Kgs 7:48

1 Chronicles 28:19 All this, said David, ^Rthe LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

1 Chr 28:11-12; Exod 25:40

1 Chronicles 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, ^RBe strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chr 28:10; 1 Chr 22:13

1 Chronicles 28:21 And, behold, ^Rthe courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.

1 Chr 24:1-26

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1 Chronicles 28:1–8 — David addresses Israel's leaders

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

David assembles the leaders and explains why Solomon, rather than he, will build the temple. He recalls God's choice of his family and urges the people to keep the commandments. The inheritance they will leave is connected with faithful obedience. Plans for the sanctuary belong within the nation's responsibility before God.

Key Truth: A faithful inheritance includes obedience to God's word.

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1 Chronicles 28:9–19 — A willing heart and a detailed pattern

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

David tells Solomon to know God and serve with a whole heart and willing mind, because the LORD knows the heart's thoughts. He then gives detailed plans and measured resources for the temple. Inner devotion and careful preparation belong together. The project is more than an impressive outward structure.

Key Truth: Join willing devotion with careful preparation.

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1 Chronicles 28:20–21 — Courage to begin

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

David encourages Solomon to be strong and carry out the work, trusting God's presence. Priests, Levites, skilled workers, and the people are ready to help. The task remains great, but Solomon is not left alone. Courage is supported by God's promise and the practical availability of others.

Key Truth: Begin entrusted work with courage and shared support.

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Joshua 1:9 — Joshua also receives encouragement to be courageous because of God's presence.

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