1 Chronicles 28:11
1 Chronicles 28:11 in Multiple Translations
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat.
¶ Then David gave to Solomon his son the 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,
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch of the temple, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper rooms thereof, and of the inner chambers thereof, and of the place of the mercy-seat;
Then David gave to his son Solomon the design of the doorway of the house of God and of its houses and its store-houses, and the higher rooms and the inner rooms and the place for the mercy-seat;
Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the Temple porch, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the “place of atonement.”
Then Dauid gaue to Salomon his sonne the paterne of the porch and of the houses thereof, and of the closets thereof, and of the galleries thereof, and of the chambers thereof that are within, and of the house of the mercieseate,
And David giveth to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of its houses, and of its treasures, and of its upper chambers, and of its innermost chambers, and of the house of the atonement;
Then David gave to Solomon his son the plans for the porch of the temple, for its houses, for its treasuries, for its upper rooms, for its inner rooms, for the place of the mercy seat;
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses of it, and of its treasuries, and of its upper chambers, and of its inner parlors, and of the place of the mercy-seat,
And David gave to Solomon his son a description of the porch, and of the temple, and of the treasures, and of the upper floor, and of the inner chambers, and of the house for the mercy seat,
Then David gave to his son Solomon the scroll on which were written the plans for the main rooms of the temple, its porch, its storerooms, all the other upper and lower rooms, and the Very Holy Place where God would forgive the sins that people had committed.
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1 Chronicles 28:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
דָּוִ֣יד
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
בְנ֡/וֹ
אֶת
תַּבְנִ֣ית
הָ/אוּלָם֩
וְֽ/אֶת
בָּ֨תָּ֜י/ו
וְ/גַנְזַכָּ֧י/ו
וַ/עֲלִיֹּתָ֛י/ו
וַ/חֲדָרָ֥י/ו
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ים
וּ/בֵ֥ית
הַ/כַּפֹּֽרֶת
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִ֣יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Prep | N-proper
בְנ֡/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
תַּבְנִ֣ית
tabnîyth
H8403
pattern
N-fs
הָ/אוּלָם֩
ʼûwlâm
H197
Portico
Art | N-ms
וְֽ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בָּ֨תָּ֜י/ו
bayith
H1004
place
N-mp | Suff
וְ/גַנְזַכָּ֧י/ו
ginzak
H1597
treasury
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וַ/עֲלִיֹּתָ֛י/ו
ʻălîyâh
H5944
upper room
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וַ/חֲדָרָ֥י/ו
cheder
H2315
chamber
Conj | N-mp | Suff
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ים
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms
הַ/כַּפֹּֽרֶת
kappôreth
H3727
mercy seat
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 28:11
וַ/יִּתֵּ֣ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
דָּוִ֣יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
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.
בְנ֡/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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תַּבְנִ֣ית
tabnîyth
H8403
"pattern"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a pattern or model, like a blueprint for building something. It appears in Exodus 25:40, describing the pattern for the tabernacle. The idea is to follow a specific design or plan.
Definition: 1) pattern, plan, form, construction, figure 1a) construction, structure 1a1) meaning uncertain 1b) pattern 1c) figure, image (of idols)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude. See also: Exodus 25:9; 1 Chronicles 28:12; Psalms 106:20.
הָ/אוּלָם֩
ʼûwlâm
H197
"Portico"
Art | N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.
וְֽ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּ֨תָּ֜י/ו
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-mp | Suff
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.
וְ/גַנְזַכָּ֧י/ו
ginzak
H1597
"treasury"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A treasury is a place where valuable things are kept, and this word is used to describe such a place. In the Bible, it refers to a storehouse of treasures or riches. The term is used to describe a safe and secure location.
Definition: treasury
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: treasury. See also: 1 Chronicles 28:11.
וַ/עֲלִיֹּתָ֛י/ו
ʻălîyâh
H5944
"upper room"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to an upper room or a lofty place, like a stairway or a roof chamber. In 2 Kings 4:10, it describes a special room built for the prophet Elisha, showing hospitality to him. It can also symbolize a place of spiritual elevation.
Definition: roof-room, roof chamber
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ascent, (upper) chamber, going up, loft, parlour. See also: Judges 3:20; 2 Kings 23:12; Psalms 104:3.
וַ/חֲדָרָ֥י/ו
cheder
H2315
"chamber"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a private room or chamber, often the innermost part of a building. It is used in the Bible to describe a private space, like a bedroom or a parlour. The KJV translates it as 'inner chamber'.
Definition: chamber, room, parlour, innermost or inward part, within
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: ((bed) inner) chamber, innermost(-ward) part, parlour, [phrase] south, [idiom] within. See also: Genesis 43:30; 2 Chronicles 18:24; Psalms 105:30.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ים
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | 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.
הַ/כַּפֹּֽרֶת
kappôreth
H3727
"mercy seat"
Art | N-fs
The mercy seat was a golden lid on the Ark of the Covenant, where the High Priest would sprinkle blood to symbolize reconciliation with God. It was a crucial part of the Day of Atonement rituals, representing God's mercy and forgiveness.
Definition: 1) mercy-seat, place of atonement 1a) the golden plate of propitiation on which the High Priest sprinkled the seat 7 times on the Day of Atonement symbolically reconciling Jehovah and His chosen people 1a1) the slab of gold on top of the ark of the covenant which measured 2.5 by 1.5 cubits; on it and part of it were the two golden cherubim facing each other whose outstretched wings came together above and constituted the throne of God
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: mercy seat. See also: Exodus 25:17; Exodus 37:7; 1 Chronicles 28:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 28:11
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Context — The Plans for the Temple
9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
10Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”
11Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat.
12The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, 13for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 28:19 | “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 6:3 | The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. |
| 3 | Exodus 25:40 | See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. |
| 4 | Hebrews 8:5 | The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” |
| 5 | Exodus 25:17–22 | And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat. Set the mercy seat atop the ark, and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark. And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 40:8–9 | Then he measured the portico of the gateway inside; it was eight cubits deep, and its jambs were two cubits thick. And the portico of the gateway faced the temple. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 40:15 | And the distance from the entrance of the gateway to the far end of its inner portico was fifty cubits. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 6:5–6 | Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 40:48–49 | Then he brought me to the portico of the temple and measured the side pillars of the portico to be five cubits on each side. The width of the gateway was fourteen cubits and its sidewalls were three cubits on either side. The portico was twenty cubits wide and twelve cubits deep, and ten steps led up to it. There were columns by the side pillars, one on each side. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 43:10–11 | As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. |
1 Chronicles 28:11 Summary
In 1 Chronicles 28:11, David gives his son Solomon the plans for the temple, including the portico, buildings, and the room for the mercy seat. This shows that David is passing on the responsibility of building the temple to Solomon, and is trusting him to do it according to God's will, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:10. Just like Solomon needed plans to build the temple, we need God's guidance and wisdom to build our lives and relationships, and we can find this guidance in God's Word, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By seeking God's guidance and trusting in His sovereignty, we can build a strong foundation for our lives, just as Solomon built the temple according to the plans given to him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the portico of the temple in 1 Chronicles 28:11?
The portico of the temple was an important part of the temple's structure, serving as an entrance and a place of gathering, as seen in Ezekiel 40:7-9 and 1 Kings 6:3, and its inclusion in the plans given to Solomon highlights its importance in the overall design of the temple.
Why did David give the plans to Solomon, and what does this say about their relationship?
David gave the plans to Solomon because God had chosen Solomon to build the house for the sanctuary, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:10, and this act demonstrates David's trust and confidence in his son to carry out this important task, reflecting a strong father-son relationship and a sense of continuity in their shared mission to serve God, much like the relationship between God and His people, as described in Exodus 25:8-9.
What is the mercy seat, and why is it mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:11?
The mercy seat was a gold-covered lid on the Ark of the Covenant, where God would meet with the High Priest on the Day of Atonement, as described in Leviticus 16:2 and Exodus 25:17-22, and its inclusion in the plans given to Solomon emphasizes the importance of the temple as a place of atonement and worship, pointing to the ultimate mercy seat, Jesus Christ, who is our High Priest and atonement, as seen in Hebrews 4:14-16 and Romans 3:25.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of 1 Chronicles 28:9-13, which emphasizes Solomon's responsibility to build the temple and serve God?
This verse is a key part of the larger passage, as it shows how David is preparing Solomon to take on this significant task, and by giving him the plans, David is ensuring that Solomon has the necessary guidance and wisdom to build the temple according to God's will, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:9-10, and this act of passing on the plans reflects the importance of mentorship and leadership succession in the biblical narrative, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:7-8 and Joshua 1:6-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can prepare the next generation to serve God, just as David prepared Solomon?
- How can I ensure that I am building my life and my relationships on a solid foundation, just as Solomon was to build the temple according to the plans given to him?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom, just as Solomon was to seek God's guidance in building the temple?
- How can I balance the importance of planning and preparation with the need to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in David's trust in God's choice of Solomon to build the temple?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:11
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch,.... The breadth, and length, and height of it, which was to be placed at the east end of the temple, and was the entrance into it: and, of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 28:11
Then David gave to Solomon his son the 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
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:11
The pattern of the porch, to wit, of the temple; which is necessarily to be understood. The houses thereof; either, 1. The houses of the porch, so called because they went through the porch into them. Or rather, 2. The houses of the temple, manifestly understood in the next foregoing clause of this verse, to wit, the holy place, and the holy of holies; which may well pass for two houses, because they were separated by a partition; and because they were of differing dimensions, as appears by ,20, especially seeing the holy place is called the greater house, , comparatively to the holy of holies, which was the lesser house, and so you have two houses. The inner parlours thereof; by these he seems to understand all those rooms which were made against the wall of the house round about, as it is said, , which are here called by divers names, according to the difference of their situation or use. The place of the mercy-seat, i.e. in what particular part of the holy of holies it was to be placed.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:11
1 Chronicles 28:11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the 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,Ver. 11. Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern.] The platform of the temple, with the parts and partitions, the vessels, vestments, &c., all which he had foreframed in his mind, by the help of the Holy Spirit, and set it down in a model, for Solomon’ s use.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:11
(11) Then (and) David gave.—The description proceeds from the outer to the inner. The pattern.—Heb., tahnξth, the word used in Exodus 25:9 of the model, plan, or design of the Tabernacle. The porch.—See 1 Kings 6:3. The Syriac has prϋstidκ: i.e., παραστάδες, colonnade, portico. The houses thereof.—Its—i.e., the Temple’s—chambers. Throughout this verse the word thereof refers to the house mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:10. The two principal rooms of the Temple, the “holy place” and the “Holy of holies,” or, as we might say, the nave and the chancel, are called its “houses” (bβttξm).The treasuries (ganzakkim), occurring here only. It appears to be a loan word from the Persian (ghanj, treasure, treasury; comp. the Latin and Greek gaza, treasure. In old Persian ka was a noun-ending; comp. bandaka, servant). With the singular, ganzak, comp.
Persian Ghanjak (the classical Gazaca), the capital of Atropatene, which was a treasure-city. (Comp. also the word ginzκ; Esther 3:9; Esther 4:7; Ezra 7:20, and ginzayyβ, Ezra 5:17; Ezra 6:1, meaning treasures.) Gesenius (Thesaur., p. 296) assumes that the root G N Z has passed from Semitic into Persian, and not vice versβ. This may be true, as the root exists in the principal Semitic tongues, and yet it may be that ganzak in Hebrew is a modern loan word. The “treasuries” or store-rooms of the Temple were probably in the side-building of three storeys (1 Kings 6:5). The upper chambers (‘alξyτth).—Only here and in 2 Chronicles 3:9. They were probably over the Holy of holies, the ceiling of which was twenty cubits from the floor, whereas the roof of the whole building was thirty cubits from the ground. A space of ten cubits high by twenty wide and twenty long was thus available for the upper chambers. The inner parlours.—The fore-court, or vestibule, and the holy place, or nave, in contrast with “the place of the mercy-seat,” or chamber of the Kappτreth: i.e., the Holy of holies, the inmost shrine of the whole bolding.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:11
Verse 11. David gave to Solomon - the pattern] He gave him an ichnograph of the building, with elevations, sections, and specifications of every part; and all this he received by inspiration from God himself, (see 1 Chronicles 28:12; 1 Chronicles 28:19,) just as Moses had received the plan of the tabernacle. The treasuries thereof] גנזכיו ganzaccaiv. The word גנזך ganzach is not Hebrew, but is supposed to be Persian, the same word being found in Es 3:9. In this tongue we have the word [Persian] ganj, a granary, a hidden treasure, and [Persian] gunjoor, and [Persian] gunjineh, a treasure, treasury, or barn. Parkhurst supposes that it is compounded of גנז ganaz, to treasure up, and זך zach, pure; a treasury for the most precious things.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:11
11. the pattern] Cp. 1 Chronicles 28:12; Exodus 25:9. The Temple like the tabernacle is to be constructed according to a pattern or model communicated by inspiration. Cp. Exodus 28:3; Exodus 31:3. of the porch] R.V. of the porch of the temple. The triple-recurring thereof refers to the Temple. the porch] Cp. 2 Chronicles 3:4; 1 Kings 6:3. the houses thereof] Cp. 2 Chronicles 34:11. We should expect here a mention of the House itself. the treasuries] A different Hebrew word from that used in 1 Chronicles 28:12. The inner treasuries mentioned here were for treasure; the outer treasuries (1 Chronicles 28:12) were perhaps rather store-chambers. upper chambers] R.V. upper rooms. Cp. 1 Kings 6:6 (the Hebrew word however is different). inner parlours] R.V. inner chambers, probably inner recesses of the Temple itself. the place of the mercy seat] The Holy of Holies.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 28:11
Compare 1 Chronicles 28:19. As God had revealed to Moses the pattern of the tabernacle Exo. 26; 27, so He had made known by revelation to David the pattern of the temple and its furniture.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:11
11. The pattern — Jehovah had somehow revealed to David the pattern of the temple, as he revealed to Moses that of the tabernacle. Exodus 26:30. The porch — See on 1 Kings 6:3.
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Pattern in Building by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the pattern on which God builds the church. He explains that the New Testament provides a blueprint for the church, starting with the four Go |
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