Bible Commentary

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for [things to be made] of gold, and the silver for [things] of silver, and the brass for [things] of brass, the iron for [things] of iron, and wood for [things] of wood; onyx stones, and [stones] to be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:2”

Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, [is yet] young and tender, and the work [is] great: for the palace [is] not for man, but for the LORD God. Ch. 1Ch 29:1-5. David’s Challenge to Liberality 1. Furthermore David ] R.V. And David. congregation ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 29:1”

And, behold, the 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 skillful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people [will be] wholly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:21”

And David said to Solomon his son, Be 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:20”

All [this, said David], the LORD made me understand in writing by [his] hand upon me, [even] all the works of this pattern. 19. All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern ] The “writing” here mentioned probably means not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:19”

And for the 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. 18. the altar of incense ] 2Ch 26:16; Exo 30:1-10. the chariot of the cherubims ] R.V. the chariot, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:18”

Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basins [he gave gold] by weight for every basin; and [likewise silver] by weight for every basin of silver: 17. also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups ] R.V. and the fleshhooks, and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:17”

And by weight [he gave] gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and [likewise] silver for the tables of silver: 16. by weight he gave gold ] R.V. the gold by weight. Cp. R.V. of 1Ch 28:14. tables of shewbread ] Elsewhere only one table for the shewbread is mentioned; cp. 2Ch 29:18; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:16”

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. 15. even the weight for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:15”

[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: 14. He gave of gold by weight for things of gold ] R.V. of gold by weight for the vessels … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 28:14”