1 Chronicles 29:4
1 Chronicles 29:4 in Multiple Translations
three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,
Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal:
even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, wherewith to overlay the walls of the houses;
Even three thousand talents of gold of Ophir and seven thousand talents of the best silver, for plating the walls of the house:
3,000 talents of gold—the gold of Ophir—and 7,000 talents of refined silver will go to cover the walls of the buildings,
Euen three thousand talents of gold of the golde of Ophir, and seuen thousand talents of fined siluer to ouerlay the walles of the houses.
three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses,
even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, with which to overlay the walls of the houses;
Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses:
Three thousand talents of gold of the gold of Ophir: and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the temple.
I am giving 110 tons of gold from Ophir and 260 tons of refined silver to cover the walls of the buildings,
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 29:4
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1 Chronicles 29:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁלֹ֧שֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֛ים
כִּכְּרֵ֥י
זָהָ֖ב
מִ/זְּהַ֣ב
אוֹפִ֑יר
וְ/שִׁבְעַ֨ת
אֲלָפִ֤ים
כִּכַּר
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
מְזֻקָּ֔ק
לָ/ט֖וּחַ
קִיר֥וֹת
הַ/בָּתִּֽים
שְׁלֹ֧שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
אֲלָפִ֛ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
כִּכְּרֵ֥י
kikkâr
H3603
talent
N-cp
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
מִ/זְּהַ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Prep | N-ms
אוֹפִ֑יר
ʼÔwphîyr
H211
Ophir
N-proper
וְ/שִׁבְעַ֨ת
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
אֲלָפִ֤ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
כִּכַּר
kikkâr
H3603
talent
N-cs
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
מְזֻקָּ֔ק
zâqaq
H2212
to refine
V-Pual-Inf-c
לָ/ט֖וּחַ
ṭûwach
H2902
to overspread
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
קִיר֥וֹת
qîyr
H7023
wall
N-mp
הַ/בָּתִּֽים
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 29:4
שְׁלֹ֧שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
אֲלָפִ֛ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
כִּכְּרֵ֥י
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
N-cp
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
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.
מִ/זְּהַ֣ב
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.
אוֹפִ֑יר
ʼÔwphîyr
H211
"Ophir"
N-proper
Ophir is a name and a place in the Bible, referring to a son of Joktan and a region in southern Arabia known for its gold trade. King Solomon traded with Ophir to obtain gold and other valuable goods.
Definition: § Ophir = "reducing to ashes" a land or city in southern Arabia in Solomon's trade route where gold evidently was traded for goods
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Ophir. See also: Genesis 10:29; 2 Chronicles 8:18; Psalms 45:10.
וְ/שִׁבְעַ֨ת
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
אֲלָפִ֤ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
כִּכַּר
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
N-cs
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
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.
מְזֻקָּ֔ק
zâqaq
H2212
"to refine"
V-Pual-Inf-c
This word means to refine or purify something, like metal or water, by removing impurities, as described in the book of Proverbs where wisdom is refined like silver. The KJV translates it as 'refine' or 'purify'.
Definition: 1) to purify, distil, strain, refine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to purify, distil, strain 1a2) to refine 1b) (Piel) to purge, refine 1c) (Pual) to refine, purify
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fine, pour down, purge, purify, refine. See also: 1 Chronicles 28:18; Job 36:27; Psalms 12:7.
לָ/ט֖וּחַ
ṭûwach
H2902
"to overspread"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To be smeared means to apply a layer of something, like plaster or mud. This verb is used to describe covering or overlaying a surface.
Definition: 1) to spread over, overlay, plaster, cover over, coat, besmear 1a) (Qal) to overspread, coat, overlay 1b) (Niphal) to be coated, be plastered
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: daub, overlay, plaister, smut. See also: Leviticus 14:42; Ezekiel 13:10; Isaiah 44:18.
קִיר֥וֹת
qîyr
H7023
"wall"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.
הַ/בָּתִּֽים
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-mp
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 29:4
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- 1 Chronicles 29:4 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:4
Context — Offerings for the Temple
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,
5for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 6Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 9:28 | They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents —and delivered it to Solomon. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 22:14 | 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. |
| 3 | Job 28:16 | It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. |
1 Chronicles 29:4 Summary
[In 1 Chronicles 29:4, King David is giving a huge amount of gold and silver to build the temple, which shows how much he values and honors God. This is similar to how we are called to give our best to God, as seen in Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. King David's generosity is an example to us of how we can use our resources to support God's work and bring glory to His name. By giving our best to God, we can demonstrate our love and commitment to Him, just like King David did in 1 Chronicles 29:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold of Ophir mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:4?
The gold of Ophir was known for its high quality and value, as seen in 1 Kings 9:28, and its use in the temple highlights the richness and splendor of God's house, as described in Psalm 96:6-9.
How much gold and silver is being referred to in 1 Chronicles 29:4?
The verse mentions three thousand talents of gold and seven thousand talents of refined silver, which is a vast amount of precious metals, demonstrating King David's generosity and commitment to the house of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:3.
What is the purpose of overlaying the walls of the buildings with gold and silver?
The overlaying of the walls with gold and silver was to beautify and sanctify the temple, making it a fitting place for God's presence, as described in Exodus 25:1-40 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-19.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles 29?
This verse is part of King David's preparation for the building of the temple, and it shows his desire to honor God with the best materials and craftsmanship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:1-5 and 1 Chronicles 28:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can use my resources to honor God and support His work, just like King David did in 1 Chronicles 29:4?
- How can I reflect on my own generosity and willingness to give to God's work, in light of King David's example in 1 Chronicles 29:3-5?
- What are some ways I can volunteer my time and skills to support the work of God's kingdom, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:5-6?
- How can I balance my desire to give to God's work with my own financial and material needs, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:4
Even three thousand talents of gold,.... Which, according to Scheuchzer (c), amount to 36,660,000 ducats of gold; and, according to Brerewood (d), to 13,500,000 pounds of our money: of the gold of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:4
Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
The gold of Ophir was accounted the best and purest gold; of which see 28:16 ; by which it appears that those hundred thousand talents mentioned before, , were a coarser and impurer sort of gold. To overlay the walls of the houses withal; the walls of the temple with gold, and of the rooms adjoining to it with silver beaten out into plates, and put upon the other materials here and there as it was thought fit.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
1 Chronicles 29:4 [Even] three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses [withal]:Ver. 4. To overlay the walls.] Ad in crastandos parietes. The walls of the temple were overlaid with gold, and the walls of the other buildings adjoining to the temple, with silver.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
(4) Three thousand talents of gold.—Comp. 1 Chronicles 22:14. The sum would be about £18,000,000 sterling. Gold of Ophir.—Indian gold, from Abhîra, at the mouth of the Indus. Seven thousand talents of refined silver.—About £2,800,000 sterling. To overlay.—Strictly, to besmear (Isaiah 44:18). The houses.—The chambers (1 Chronicles 28:11; see 2 Chronicles 3:4-9). The Syriac and Arabic have “a thousand thousand talents of gold,” and “twice a thousand thousand talents of silver.”
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:4
4. gold of Ophir] Solomon brought much gold from Ophir. (2 Chronicles 8:18; 2 Chronicles 9:10 = 1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:11), which is probably to be identified with some part of the south-east coast of Arabia. LXX. gives Σουφεὶρ, i.e. perhaps India. For the amount see note on 1 Chronicles 22:14. to overlay] Cp. 2 Chronicles 3:4-8. the houses] i.e. the porch, the greater house, and the most holy house; 2 Chronicles 3:4-5; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:4
The numbers here have also suffered to some extent from the carelessness of copyists (compare the 1 Chronicles 22:14 note).
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:4
4. Ophir — See the note on 1 Kings 9:28. Here it appears that “the gold of Ophir” was brought (probably by Arabian merchants) to Israel in the days of David.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:4
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David - Which Shall Fufill All My Will by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives. Without His presence, everything else is meaningless. The preacher reminds us that Jesus prom |