# 1 Chronicles 29 📖: David's Prayer and Final Offerings [[📚 Explore the Bible Books]] [[-1 Chronicles Overview]] | [[1 Chronicles 28]] | [[2 Chronicles 01]] > [!info] Table of Contents > [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]] > [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]] > [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]] > [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]] > [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]] > [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]] > [[#💬 Discussion Questions]] > [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]] > [[#🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference]] > [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]] > [[#📂 Internal Notes]] ## 📜 Scripture Text (NET) (The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005) ### The People Contribute to the Project [[#Verse 01.]] King David said to the entire assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is just an inexperienced young man, and the task is great, for this palace is not for man, but for the Lord God.  [[#Verse 02.]] So I have made every effort to provide what is needed for the temple of my God, including the gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, as well as a large amount of onyx, settings of antimony and other stones, all kinds of precious stones, and alabaster.  [[#Verse 03.]] Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple.  [[#Verse 04.]] This includes 3,000 talents of gold from Ophir and 7,000 talents of refined silver for overlaying the walls of the buildings,  [[#Verse 05.]] for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the Lord today?” [[#Verse 06.]] The leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king’s work contributed willingly.  [[#Verse 07.]] They donated for the service of God’s temple 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron.  [[#Verse 08.]] All who possessed precious stones donated them to the treasury of the Lord’s temple, which was under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite.  [[#Verse 09.]] The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy. ## David Praises the Lord [[#Verse 10.]] David praised the Lord before the entire assembly: “O Lord God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore!  [[#Verse 11.]] O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, Lord, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.  [[#Verse 12.]] You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.  [[#Verse 13.]] Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name! [[#Verse 14.]] “But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.  [[#Verse 15.]] For we are resident foreigners and temporary settlers in your presence, as all our ancestors were; our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security.  [[#Verse 16.]] O Lord our God, all this wealth, which we have collected to build a temple for you to honor your holy name, comes from you; it all belongs to you. [[#Verse 17.]] I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you. [[#Verse 18.]] O Lord God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, always maintain these motives of your people and keep them devoted to you.  [[#Verse 19.]] Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.” [[#Verse 20.]] David told the entire assembly: “Praise the Lord your God!” So the entire assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors; they bowed down and stretched out flat on the ground before the Lord and the king. ## David Designates Solomon King [[#Verse 21.]] The next day they made sacrifices and offered burnt sacrifices to the Lord (1,000 bulls, 1,000 rams, 1,000 lambs), along with their accompanying drink offerings and many other sacrifices for all Israel.  [[#Verse 22.]] They held a feast before the Lord that day and celebrated. Then they designated Solomon, David’s son, as king a second time; before the Lord they anointed him as ruler and Zadok as priest.  [[#Verse 23.]] Solomon sat on the Lord’s throne as king in place of his father David; he was successful and all Israel was loyal to him.  [[#Verse 24.]] All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.  [[#Verse 25.]] The Lord greatly magnified Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him greater majesty than any king of Israel before him. ## David’s Reign Comes to an End [[#Verse 26.]] David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.  [[#Verse 27.]] He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years.  [[#Verse 28.]] He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.  [[#Verse 29.]] King David’s accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Samuel the prophet, the Annals of Nathan the prophet, and the Annals of Gad the prophet.  [[#Verse 30.]] Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms. ## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary ###### Overall. ###### Verse 01. ###### Verse 02. ###### Verse 03. ###### Verse 04. ###### Verse 05. ###### Verse 06. ###### Verse 07. ###### Verse 08. ###### Verse 09. ###### Verse 10. ###### Verse 11. ###### Verse 12. ###### Verse 13. ###### Verse 14. ###### Verse 15. ###### Verse 16. ###### Verse 17. ###### Verse 18. ###### Verse 19. ###### Verse 20. ###### Verse 21. ###### Verse 22. ###### Verse 23. ###### Verse 24. ###### Verse 25. ###### Verse 26. ###### Verse 27. ###### Verse 28. ###### Verse 29. ###### Verse 30. ## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights 1. David gave 3,000 talents of gold from Ophir and 7,000 talents of silver from his own treasure (29:4). 2. Ophir was famous for fine gold, though its location is uncertain. Suggestions include Arabia, East Africa, and India. 3. The daric (29:7) was a Persian gold coin first minted under Darius I, centuries after David. The Chronicler expressed the value in money his readers knew. 4. The people rejoiced because they gave willingly (29:9). 5. David's praise in 29:11 resembles the closing words of the Lord's Prayer found in later manuscripts of Matthew 6:13. 6. David confessed that everything comes from God (29:14). 7. David called God's people foreigners and temporary residents, with days like a shadow (29:15), a theme echoed in Hebrews 11:13 and 1 Peter 2:11. 8. Solomon was made king a second time (29:22), following the first announcement in 23:1. 9. David reigned forty years: seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem (29:27). 10. The Chronicler points readers to the records of Samuel the seer, Nathan the prophet, and Gad the seer (29:29). ## 🧠 Chapter Summary > [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way. ## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter Christ is God's greatest gift. David confessed that everything we give comes from God's hand (29:14), and God gave His only Son for us (John 3:16), His indescribable gift (2 Corinthians 9:15). ## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application > [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way. ## 💬 Discussion Questions 1. David gave generously first and then invited others to give (29:3-5). How does leading by example shape generosity? 2. David said that everything comes from God and we only give back what came from His hand (29:14). How does that change the way you view your money? 3. The people rejoiced because they gave willingly (29:9). When have you experienced the joy of giving? ## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember - 📖 verse 9: The people rejoice because they gave willingly and wholeheartedly to the Lord. - 📖 verse 11: Greatness, power, splendor, and majesty belong to the Lord. - 📖 verse 14: Everything comes from God, and we give back what came from His hand. ## 🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference - 🔗 [[2 Corinthians 09#Verse 07.|2 Corinthians 9:7]] - God loves a cheerful giver. - 🔗 [[Psalm 24#Verse 01.|Psalm 24:1]] - The earth belongs to the Lord. - 🔗 [[Matthew 06#Verse 09.|Matthew 6:9-13]] - The Lord's Prayer. - 🔗 [[Hebrews 11#Verse 13.|Hebrews 11:13]] - God's people are foreigners and temporary residents on earth. - 🔗 [[1 Kings 02#Verse 10.|1 Kings 2:10-12]] - David dies, and Solomon's kingdom is established. ## 🙏 Devotional Reflection 📝 SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 29 - SOAP|The Joy of Giving]] ## 📂 Internal Notes