1 Chronicles 28:12
1 Chronicles 28:12 in Multiple Translations
The 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,
And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
and the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasuries of the house of God, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;
And the design of all he had in his heart for the outer squares of the house of the Lord, and for the rooms all round it, and for the store-houses of the house of the Lord, and for the store-houses for the holy things;
He also gave him everything he had planned for the courts of the house of the Lord, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of those things that had been dedicated.
And the paterne of all that he had in his minde for the courtes of the house of the Lord, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of God, and for the treasures of the dedicate things,
and the pattern of all that hath been by the Spirit with him, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of God, and for the treasures of the things sacrificed;
and the plans of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the LORD’s house, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of God’s house, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;
And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers around, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:
As also of all the courts, which he had in his thought, and of the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of the Lord, and for the treasures of the consecrated things,
David wrote for him the plans that God’s Spirit had put into his mind for building the courtyards and all the rooms that surrounded the temple, including the room where the money and other valuable things that were dedicated to God would be kept.
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 28:12
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 28:12
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:12
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Context — The Plans for the Temple
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: 14the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 26:20 | Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 14:26 | He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. |
| 3 | Exodus 25:40 | See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 16:8 | Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 18:15 | Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 15:18 | So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 26:26–28 | This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 15:15 | And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and other articles that he and his father had dedicated. |
| 9 | 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.” |
| 10 | Exodus 31:2 | “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. |
1 Chronicles 28:12 Summary
[This verse is telling us about the plans that King David gave to his son Solomon for building the temple. The plans included everything David had in mind for the temple, including the courts, rooms, and treasuries. This shows us the importance of planning and preparation in our service to God, just like David had a clear vision for the temple, as encouraged in Proverbs 16:3. We can also learn from this verse that God has a plan for our lives, and we should seek to understand and follow it, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the plans that David gave to Solomon?
The 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, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:12. This included the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:13.
Why was it important for David to give these plans to Solomon?
David gave these plans to Solomon because the LORD had chosen Solomon to build a house for the sanctuary, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:10. This was a significant responsibility, and David wanted to ensure that Solomon had all the necessary information to complete the task.
What can we learn from David's example in this verse?
We can learn the importance of planning and preparation in our service to the LORD, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:12. Just as David had a clear vision for the house of the LORD, we should also seek to have a clear understanding of God's plan for our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 16:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the construction of the temple, which is a significant theme throughout the Old Testament, as seen in books such as Exodus, 1 Kings, and 2 Chronicles. It also points forward to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the true temple of God, as stated in John 2:21.
Reflection Questions
- What are the plans that God has given you for your life, and how can you be faithful to them?
- How can you, like David, seek to honor God through your work and service?
- What are the 'dedicated things' in your life that you have set apart for God's use, and how can you use them to serve Him?
- In what ways can you, like Solomon, build on the foundation laid by those who have come before you, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 3:10-11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:12
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 28:12
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The Fourth Tabernacle (Birmingham Conference) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit into our gatherings and lives. He prays for the Spirit to fill the house and acknowledges that wi |
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And the Country Was Filled With Water by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker uses the story of three armies lacking water to illustrate the spiritual poverty that exists in the Christian church today. He emphasizes the need for b |
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(Hebrews - Part 21): The Transcendental and Mystical by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the interconnectedness of the Christian faith and the natural world. He argues that just as the Bible is a letter from God to his people, na |
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(Hebrews - Part 22): Moses Instructed in Making the Temple by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the pattern shown in the mount, which refers to the instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. The preac |
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Christianity: Shadow of Reality by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the bondage that many Christians find themselves in today. He highlights the lack of understanding of God's law and how it operates in believe |
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Burdens & Gifts by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story from the book of Kings about a mother bird teaching her baby bird to fly. He uses this story as a parable to illustrate the co |
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K-441 True Reconciliation (2 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of humility and patience in discerning and addressing issues within the church and the world. He criticizes the spirit of prid |






