1 Chronicles 29:2

1 Chronicles 29:2 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

King James Version KJV

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 set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

American Standard Version ASV

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the brass for the things of brass, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now as far as I am able, I have made ready what is needed for the house of my God; the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the silver things, and the brass for the brass things, iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; beryls and jewels to be framed, and stones of different colours for ornament; all sorts of stones of great price, and polished building-stone, as much as is needed and more.

Free Bible Version FBV

Using all my means I have provided for the house of my God—gold for the articles made of gold, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood; onyx stones and stones for settings: turquoise, different colored stones, every kind of precious stone; and plenty of marble.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Now I haue prepared with all my power for the house of my God, golde for vessels of golde, and siluer for them of siluer, and brasse for things of brasse, yron for things of yron, and wood for things of wood, and onix stones, and stones to be set, and carbuncle stones and of diuers colours, and all precious stones, and marble stones in aboundance.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and with all my power I have prepared for the house of my God, the gold for [things of] gold, and the silver for [those of] silver, and the brass for [those of] brass, the iron for [those of] iron, and the wood for [those of] wood, shoham stones, and settings, and stones of painting and of diverse colours, and all [kinds of] precious stone, and stones of white marble, in abundance.

World English Bible WEB

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the bronze for the things of bronze, iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, also onyx stones, stones to be set, stones for inlaid work of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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 set, glittering stones, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I with all my ability have prepared the expenses for the house of my God. Gold for vessels of gold, and silver for vessels of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, and stones like alabaster, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble of Paros in great abundance.

Translation for Translators T4T

From all the things that I possess, I have provided what will be needed to build the temple of my God—the gold for the things to be made of gold, the silver for the things to be made of silver, bronze for the things to be made of bronze, iron for the things to be made of iron, wood for the things to be made of wood, and large amounts of onyx and turquoise and other valuable stones of various colors, and marble and all kinds of valuable stones.

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1 Chronicles 29:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּֽ/כְ/כָל כֹּחִ֞/י הֲכִינ֣וֹתִי לְ/בֵית אֱלֹהַ֗/י הַ/זָּהָ֣ב לַ֠/זָּהָב וְ/הַ/כֶּ֨סֶף לַ/כֶּ֜סֶף וְ/הַ/נְּחֹ֣שֶׁת לַ/נְּחֹ֗שֶׁת הַ/בַּרְזֶל֙ לַ/בַּרְזֶ֔ל וְ/הָ/עֵצִ֖ים לָ/עֵצִ֑ים אַבְנֵי שֹׁ֨הַם וּ/מִלּוּאִ֜ים אַבְנֵי פ֣וּךְ וְ/רִקְמָ֗ה וְ/כֹ֨ל אֶ֧בֶן יְקָרָ֛ה וְ/אַבְנֵי שַׁ֖יִשׁ לָ/רֹֽב

וּֽ/כְ/כָל kôl H3605 all Conj | Prep | N-ms

כֹּחִ֞/י kôach H3581 reptile N-ms | Suff

הֲכִינ֣וֹתִי kûwn H3559 to establish V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

לְ/בֵית bayith H1004 place Prep | N-ms

אֱלֹהַ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

הַ/זָּהָ֣ב zâhâb H2091 gold Art | N-ms

לַ֠/זָּהָב zâhâb H2091 gold Prep | N-ms

וְ/הַ/כֶּ֨סֶף keçeph H3701 silver Conj | Art | N-ms

לַ/כֶּ֜סֶף keçeph H3701 silver Prep | N-ms

וְ/הַ/נְּחֹ֣שֶׁת nᵉchôsheth H5178 bronze Conj | Art | N-fs

לַ/נְּחֹ֗שֶׁת nᵉchôsheth H5178 bronze Prep | N-fs

הַ/בַּרְזֶל֙ barzel H1270 iron Art | N-ms

לַ/בַּרְזֶ֔ל barzel H1270 iron Prep | N-ms

וְ/הָ/עֵצִ֖ים ʻêts H6086 tree Conj | Art | N-mp

לָ/עֵצִ֑ים ʻêts H6086 tree Prep | N-mp

אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 stone N-fp

שֹׁ֨הַם shôham H7718 onyx N-ms

וּ/מִלּוּאִ֜ים milluʼ H4394 setting Conj | N-mp

אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 stone N-fp

פ֣וּךְ pûwk H6320 color N-ms

וְ/רִקְמָ֗ה riqmâh H7553 embroidery Conj | N-fs

וְ/כֹ֨ל kôl H3605 all Conj | N-ms

אֶ֧בֶן ʼeben H68 stone N-fs

יְקָרָ֛ה yâqâr H3368 precious Adj

וְ/אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 stone Conj | N-fp

שַׁ֖יִשׁ shayish H7893 alabaster N-ms

לָ/רֹֽב rôb H7230 abundance Prep | N-cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 29:2

וּֽ/כְ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

כֹּחִ֞/י kôach H3581 "reptile" N-ms | Suff

Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.

Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown

Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.

הֲכִינ֣וֹתִי kûwn H3559 "to establish" V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs

This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.

Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored

Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.

לְ/בֵית bayith H1004 "place" Prep | 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.

אֱלֹהַ֗/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

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.

הַ/זָּהָ֣ב zâhâb H2091 "gold" Art | N-ms

Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.

Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)

Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.

לַ֠/זָּהָב zâhâb H2091 "gold" Prep | N-ms

Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.

Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)

Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.

וְ/הַ/כֶּ֨סֶף keçeph H3701 "silver" Conj | Art | N-ms

Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.

Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents

Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.

לַ/כֶּ֜סֶף keçeph H3701 "silver" Prep | N-ms

Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.

Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents

Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.

וְ/הַ/נְּחֹ֣שֶׁת nᵉchôsheth H5178 "bronze" Conj | Art | N-fs

This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.

Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)

Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.

לַ/נְּחֹ֗שֶׁת nᵉchôsheth H5178 "bronze" Prep | N-fs

Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)

Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.

הַ/בַּרְזֶל֙ barzel H1270 "iron" Art | N-ms

Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.

Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)

Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.

לַ/בַּרְזֶ֔ל barzel H1270 "iron" Prep | N-ms

Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.

Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.

וְ/הָ/עֵצִ֖ים ʻêts H6086 "tree" Conj | Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

לָ/עֵצִ֑ים ʻêts H6086 "tree" Prep | N-mp

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 "stone" N-fp

In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.

Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart

Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.

שֹׁ֨הַם shôham H7718 "onyx" N-ms

Onyx is a precious gemstone, possibly green or blue in color, used in the Bible to describe luxurious items. It is also known as beryl or chrysoprasus.

Definition: 1) a precious stone or gem 1a) probably onyx, chrysoprasus, beryl, malachite

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: onyx. See also: Genesis 2:12; Exodus 35:27; Ezekiel 28:13.

וּ/מִלּוּאִ֜ים milluʼ H4394 "setting" Conj | N-mp

This word refers to setting or installing something, like a gemstone or a priest, often in a ceremonial context, as seen in Exodus 28:11 and Leviticus 8:12.

Definition: 1) setting, installation 1a) setting, stones for setting 1b) installation (of priests)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: consecration, be set. See also: Exodus 25:7; Exodus 35:27; 1 Chronicles 29:2.

אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 "stone" N-fp

פ֣וּךְ pûwk H6320 "color" N-ms

This word means a type of eye makeup, specifically a black dye called stibium. In 2 Kings 9:30, it describes the makeup worn by Jezebel. The KJV translates it as paint or fair colors.

Definition: 1) antimony, stibium, black paint 1a) eye cosmetic

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: fair colours, glistering, paint(-ed) (-ing). See also: 2 Kings 9:30; Isaiah 54:11; Jeremiah 4:30.

וְ/רִקְמָ֗ה riqmâh H7553 "embroidery" Conj | N-fs

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to embroidery or needlework with diverse colors, like the intricate designs on priestly garments. It is used in Exodus to describe the craftsmanship of the tabernacle. This word highlights the beauty of handmade textiles.

Definition: variegated stuff, embroidered

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). See also: Judges 5:30; Ezekiel 16:18; Psalms 45:15.

וְ/כֹ֨ל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

אֶ֧בֶן ʼeben H68 "stone" N-fs

יְקָרָ֛ה yâqâr H3368 "precious" Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone is valuable and precious, like costly jewels or highly valued people, as seen in descriptions of honorable women and precious stones in the Bible.

Definition: 1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid 1a) precious 1a1) costly 1a2) precious, highly valued 1a3) precious stones or jewels 1b) rare 1c) glorious, splendid 1d) weighty, influential

Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 37:20.

וְ/אַבְנֵי ʼeben H68 "stone" Conj | N-fp

שַׁ֖יִשׁ shayish H7893 "alabaster" N-ms

This word means alabaster, a type of white marble, and it is used in the Bible to describe the material used to make vessels, like the alabaster jar of perfume in Mark 14:3. It was a valuable and luxurious item.

Definition: alabaster

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. See also: 1 Chronicles 29:2.

לָ/רֹֽב rôb H7230 "abundance" Prep | N-cs

Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness

Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.

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Context — Offerings for the Temple

1Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

2Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

3Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: 4three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Chronicles 22:3–5	David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. And 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.
2	2 Corinthians 8:3	For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
3	Isaiah 54:11–12	“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
4	2 Chronicles 31:20–21	So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. He was diligent in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.
5	Colossians 3:23	Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,
6	Ecclesiastes 9:10	Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
7	1 Peter 4:10–11	As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
8	Exodus 39:6	They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.
9	1 Chronicles 22:14–16	Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”
10	Job 28:16	It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

1 Chronicles 29:2 Summary

This verse shows how King David, with all his might, prepared for the house of God, using the best materials like gold, silver, and precious stones. He wanted to honor God with the best he had, just like we are encouraged to do in Matthew 6:19-21. King David's example teaches us to give our best to God and to prioritize His work in our lives, just as he did. By doing so, we demonstrate our love and devotion to God, and we reflect His character of generosity and kindness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What motivated King David to make such elaborate preparations for the house of God?

King David's motivation stemmed from his delight in the house of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:2 and 1 Chronicles 29:3, where he gives his personal treasures for the temple, demonstrating his love and devotion to God, much like the Psalmist in Psalms 84:1-2.

What is the significance of the various materials listed in this verse?

The materials listed, such as gold, silver, bronze, and precious stones, signify the richness and splendor of God's house, emphasizing the importance of giving one's best to God, as noted in Malachi 1:6-8 and Matthew 6:19-21.

How does King David's example relate to our own lives as believers?

King David's example encourages us to prioritize giving to God's work and to do so with generosity and joy, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, where Paul teaches that God loves a cheerful giver.

What does this verse reveal about King David's character?

This verse reveals King David's humility, as he acknowledges his own limitations and God's greatness, and his faithfulness, as he seeks to honor God with the best of his abilities, reflecting the heart of a true worshiper, as described in John 4:23-24.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can demonstrate my love and devotion to God, just as King David did through his preparations for the temple?
How can I apply the principle of giving my best to God in my daily life, whether through my time, talents, or resources?
What are some areas in my life where I can show generosity and kindness to others, reflecting God's character and love?
In what ways can I prioritize God's work and kingdom in my life, just as King David did in his preparations for the temple?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:2

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God,.... According to the utmost of his ability for the building and decorating of it: the gold for the things to be made of gold; as the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:2

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

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:2

Stones to be set; diamonds, or emeralds, or rubies, or any of those precious stones which are usually set in rings or such things.

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:2

1 Chronicles 29:2 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 set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.Ver. 2. Now I have prepared.] This he speaketh not of vainglory, but to God’ s glory, and for the good example of his princes and people. Of Vespasian it is said that he was imperio maximus, exemplo maior, and that he did segnes exemplo incitare saepius quam coercere, prevail with his subjects most of all by his own good practice. David did so much more; he knew well that examples are the best lectures, and virtue the best example. Onyx stones.] These are white stones, like the white of a man’ s nail, whence also they have their name. Glistering stones.] Heb., Stones of ornament: lapides fuci, Vatablus rendereth it: qui scilicet intuentibus fucum facerent, saith A Lapide, stones that deceive the beholders with seeming shows: such as are agates: you would think that there were in them the pictures of trees, of birds, of swimming islands, &c. Stones "of fair colours" such stones are called in Isaiah 54:11. And all manner of precious stones.] Whereof see Exodus 28:17-21 Ezekiel 28:13; Plin. Nat. Hist. passim, Rueum de Gemmis, &c. And marble stones in abundance.] The Vulgate hath it, Et marmor Parium abundantissime. Paros is an island - one of the Cyclades - that yieldeth the best marble: no question but David had provided the very best of the best for this use, to be foundation stones. Tacit., lib. ii., Hist.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:2

(2) Now I have prepared.—And with all might have I prepared (1 Chronicles 22:14; comp. also Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 28:9). The gold for things to be made of gold.—Literally, the gold for the gold, and the silver for the silver, &c. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 28:14.) Onyx (shτham).—So Vulg. The LXX. keeps the Hebrew word Σοάμ. (See Gen. ii 12; Exodus 25:7; Exodus 28:9; Exodus 28:20; Job 28:16.) The uncertainty of meaning is illustrated by the fact that the LXX. in various passages translates shτham by onyx, beryl, sardius, emerald, and sapphire. Stones to be set (’abnκ millϋ’ξm).—Stones of settings; strictly, fillings; LXX., πληρώσεως (Exodus 25:7; Exodus 35:9). Glistering stones, and of divers colours.—Literally, stones of pϋk and riqmβh. Pϋk is the pigment used by Eastern ladies for darkening the eyebrows and lashes (kohl: 2 Kings 9:30). It here seems to denote the colour of the stones in question. Perhaps some kind of decorative marble is intended (comp. Isaiah 54:11). Riqmβh stones are veined or variegated marbles, or, perhaps, tesselated work (comp. Ezekiel 17:3; Judges 5:30). The LXX. renders the phrase “costly and variegated stones.” All manner of precious stones.—2 Chronicles 3:6. Marble stones.—Stones of shΰyish, a word only read here. It means white marble. The LXX. and Vulg. have Parian marble, but the Targum simply marmora, “marbles.” (Comp. Esther 1:6; Son 5:15, where shκsh is equivalent to the present form.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:2

Verse 2. And marble stones] אבני שיש abney shayish, which the Vulgate translates marmor Parium, Parian marble. Paros was one of the Cyclade islands, and produced the whitest and finest marble, that of which most of the finest works of antiquity have been made. That the word shaish means marble is probable from the Chaldee, which has אבני מרמורייה abney marmoraiyah, marble stones. Josephus says that the temple was built of large blocks of white marble, beautifully polished, so as to produce a most splendid appearance. - Jos., De Bell. Jud., lib. v., c. 5, s. 2.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:2

2. with all my might] Cp. 1 Chronicles 22:14, in my affliction (R.V.). the gold for things to be made of gold] R.V. the gold for the things of gold. onyx] R.V. mg. beryl. Cp. Genesis 2:12 (R.V. mg. beryl). glistering stones] R.V. stones for inlaid work (Hebrew, “stones of pûch”). Cp. Isaiah 54:11, I will lay thy stones with fair colours (Hebrew, “with pûch”). Glister is an old form of glisten.

Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:2

Glistering stones - Rather, “colored stones;” or, “dark stones” - stones of a hue like that of the antimony wherewith women painted their eyes.

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