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1 Chronicles 29

30 verses

TL;DR

David recounts the generous offerings for Solomon’s palace, praises God, and celebrates Solomon’s succession as a godly king, ending with a brief record of David’s reign.

Summary

David addresses the assembly, declaring that Solomon is chosen by God and must be provided for in a grand palace. He details the lavish materials—gold, silver, brass, iron, and precious stones—supplied from David’s own resources. The nobles and tribes contribute generously, giving thousands of talents in metal and jewels. The people rejoice, praising the LORD for His sovereignty and the blessings bestowed on Solomon. David leads a solemn worship, offering sacrifices and anointing Solomon and Zadok, after which Solomon ascends the throne and enjoys a prosperous reign.

Outline
  1. David’s declaration of Solomon’s divine selection and the need for a magnificent palace.
  2. Listing of material contributions and the communal offering of precious goods.
  3. Worship, blessing, anointing, and Solomon’s successful accession to kingship.
Themes
Divine providence and human cooperation in worshipThe transition of divine favor from David to SolomonThe centrality of covenant worship and communal responsibility
Keywords
offeringblessinganointingreigngoldsilverSolomonDavidcovenantfaithfulness
People
DavidSolomonJehielZadokchiefs of the tribescaptains of thousandscaptains of hundredsthe king’s work rulers
Places
JerusalemHebronthe house of the LORD
Things
goldsilverbrassironmarbleprecious stonestallies of talentsburnt offeringsa thousand bullocks, rams, and lambs
Key Verses
  • 1 Chronicles 29:2: Details the extraordinary wealth David pledges for the temple, illustrating divine provision.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:6: Shows the collective commitment of Israel’s leaders, highlighting communal worship.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:21: Describes the vast sacrifices that celebrate the new king’s anointing.
  • 1 Chronicles 29:25: Records God’s magnification of Solomon, marking a high point in Israel’s history.
Questions
  • Why does David emphasize that the palace is for the LORD rather than for man?
  • What does the communal contribution of precious metals reveal about Israel’s relationship with God?
  • How does the anointing of Solomon reflect the covenant between God and His people?
  • In what ways does David’s portrayal of his own offerings model worship for believers today?
Sentiment

neutral
The passage records historical events with reverence, focusing on divine praise without overt emotional language.