1 Chronicles 22:6
1 Chronicles 22:6 in Multiple Translations
Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
¶ Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Then he sent for his son Solomon, and gave him orders for the building of a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.
Then he sent for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.
Then he called Salomon his sonne, and charged him to builde an house for the Lord God of Israel.
And he calleth for Solomon his son, and chargeth him to build a house to Jehovah, God of Israel,
Then he called for Solomon his son, and commanded him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build a house for the LORD God of Israel.
And he called for Solomon his son: and commanded him to build a house to the Lord the God of Israel.
When David was old, he summoned his son Solomon, and told him that he should arrange for a temple to be built for Yahweh, the God whom the Israelis worshiped.
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1 Chronicles 22:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְרָ֖א
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
בְנ֑/וֹ
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
לִ/בְנ֣וֹת
בַּ֔יִת
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יִּקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Prep | N-proper
בְנ֑/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
לִ/בְנ֣וֹת
bânâh
H1129
to build
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 22:6
וַ/יִּקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Prep | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
בְנ֑/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וַ/יְצַוֵּ֨/הוּ֙
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
לִ/בְנ֣וֹת
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בַּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
לַ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 22:6
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:6
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Context — Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple
4and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.
5And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death.
6Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.
7“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, 8but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me.Cross References
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| 1 | Numbers 27:23 | and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses. |
| 2 | Acts 20:25–31 | Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. |
| 3 | Acts 1:2 | until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. |
| 4 | 1 Timothy 6:13–17 | I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate: Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. |
| 5 | Matthew 28:18–20 | Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 31:14 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting. |
| 7 | Numbers 27:18–19 | And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. |
| 8 | 2 Timothy 4:1 | I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 31:23 | Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” |
| 10 | 1 Timothy 5:21 | I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality. |
1 Chronicles 22:6 Summary
[In this verse, David is calling his son Solomon to come and talk to him about building a special house for the Lord, which is also known as the temple. This is a big deal because the temple is where God's people will go to worship and honor Him, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:6 and also in 2 Samuel 7:13. David wants to make sure Solomon is ready for this big task, and he's making preparations to help him succeed, just like we should prepare for the work God has called us to do, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:10-11. By doing this, David is showing us the importance of prioritizing God's work and supporting others in their God-given tasks.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David call for his son Solomon to build a house for the Lord?
David called for Solomon because he recognized his son's future role as king and wanted to ensure the temple's construction, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:6, and also because David himself was not allowed to build it due to his history of bloodshed, as stated in 1 Chronicles 22:8.
What does it mean to build a house for the Lord?
Building a house for the Lord refers to the construction of a temple, a physical place of worship where God's people could come to honor and reverence Him, as described in 1 Chronicles 22:6 and also in 2 Samuel 7:13.
Why was David making preparations for the temple if he wasn't going to build it?
David made preparations for the temple because he wanted to support his son Solomon and ensure the project's success, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:5, and also because he was committed to the Lord's work, as seen in his actions throughout 1 Chronicles 22.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, and the establishment of the temple as a central place of worship, which points forward to the ultimate temple, Jesus Christ, as described in John 2:19-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can prepare for the work God has called me to, just like David prepared for the temple?
- How can I ensure that I am prioritizing God's work in my life, even when I may not be the one directly carrying it out?
- What does it mean for me to 'build a house for the Lord' in my own life, and how can I do that in a way that honors Him?
- In what ways can I support and encourage others in their God-given tasks, just as David supported Solomon?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:6
Then he called for Solomon his son,.... To be brought before him: and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel; which charge was given a little before his death, after he had made
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:6
Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel. Then he called for Solomon ... and charged him.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:6
(6-16) David gives formal charge to Solomon to build the Temple.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:6
Verse 6. Solomon - is young and tender] He is as yet without complete knowledge and due experience; and it is necessary that I should make as much preparation for the work as I possibly can; especially as the house is to be exceedingly magnificent.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:6
6-16. David’s charge to Solomon, here recorded, belongs to the same period as that of 1 Kings 2:1-10. One passage supplements the other, and the contrast between them is very noticeable.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:6
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What Is the Kingdom? by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the profound meaning of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not merely a realm but the personal rule of Jesus Christ, who holds all authority in he |
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Keeping Fresh by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'hupomnesis,' which means to actively remind or be passively reminded of something, often prompted by another. This act of remembering is cr |
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True Christians Evangelize! by Aaron Clark | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of actively sharing the message of Christ with others. He explains that those who are not saved are considered enemies of God |
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Ascension of the Lord by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discussing the ministry of Jesus between his death and resurrection, as well as his ascension. He argues against the notio |