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1 Crônicas 29

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1 Crônicas 29

Henry - Concise Commentary - Verses 1-9. What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves. James Smith - Handfuls of Purpose - A CALL FOR CONSECRATED SERVICE 1Ch 29:1–9 “With bowed heads and open hearts we may offer ourselves. We can do no more, and we dare do no less.”—Westcott. It is a great privilege to be able to do anything for God. There is not an angel in Heaven but what glories in every opportunity of service. Why should not His angels on earth do the same? David had an earnest desire to build a house unto the Lord, but this was not permitted him because he had been a “man of war” (chap. 28:2, 3). War and worship never go easily together. Although not allowed to build the temple he made great preparations for it. He gathered gold to the value of £547,500,000, and silver to the amount of £342,000,000 (Newberry, chap. 22:14.) Why should our interest in God’s work be lessened because we are not permitted to do that piece of work which we so much desire to do? Some slacken their efforts for Christ’s cause at home because their way has not been opened for going abroad. There are others who, if not asked to do some great thing, they will do nothing. Note— I. The Work. “The work is great, for the palace is not for man, but for the Lord God” (v. 1). It is a great work to prepare a palace for the King of Heaven. David was anxious that God should have a house worthy of His Name, and the Lord Himself greatly desired this. But let us not forget that God was as great when in the bush as when in the temple. The glory does not consist in the character of the house so much as in the character of the occupant. “Know ye not that your body is the temple, the palace of God, and that God dwelleth in you?” (1 Cor. 6:19). Does not He desire that you should be a house worthy of His great and glorious Name? This is a “great work.” It is the work of the Spirit of God, in union with our spirits. Ye are not your own. Like this palace, ye are “not for man, but for the Lord God.” II. The Example. David does not ask others to consecrate their service unto the Lord without having first set a worthy example before them. He says, “I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God” (v. 2). And again, “I have set my affection to the house of my God. Moreover, I have of mine own … gold and silver given to the house of my God” (v. 3). David’s private gift amounted in gold to £16,420,000, and in silver to £2,394,000 (v. 4). His example was one of love and liberality. He sought first the Kingdom of God. How does this example compare with that of David’s greater Lord? Did He not prepare with all His might for the new spiritual House of God? Did He not set His affection upon this great work? Did He not give of His own untold wealth of grace and suffering? Has He not left us an example that we should follow His steps? III. The Call. “Who then offereth willingly to fill his hand this day unto the Lord?” (v. 5, R.V., margin). This was a call for full hands and willing hearts. There are multitudes who are ever ready to fill their hands with service for their own personal profit, but how few are willing to have full hands for God. Full hands imply whole-heartedness. Half empty hands mean half empty lives. Who, then, is willing? It is a call for voluntary self-sacrificing service. It is also an urgent call—“This day.” The King’s business requireth haste. What thou doest, do quickly, for the day of service and holy privilege will soon be past. IV. The Response. “Then the chief of the fathers, … the captains, … with the rulers, offered willingly” (v. 6). “With a perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord” (v. 9). When the heart is perfectly yielded to the claims of God’s work, the hands will soon be filled with voluntary offerings. The “perfect heart” is needed to make the service acceptable unto the Lord. “The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.” The gifts were different in value, but all were needed and acceptable. “Gold, silver, iron, precious stones” (1 Cor. 3:12). Iron may have been the best that some had, but they gave it. There would never be any lack in the house of God if those connected with it had this “perfect heart” toward the Lord. The outstanding characteristic of the great majority of professing Christians is that they “mind earthly things.” V. The Result. “Then the people rejoiced, … and David the king also rejoiced with great joy” (v. 9). They rejoiced because the offerings were given “willingly, with perfect heart.” Joy is the fruit of the Spirit, and is the outcome of the heart made perfect toward the Lord and His cause on the earth. The happiest Christians are those who willingly fill their hands for God. Joy in the Lord is power, “for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. 8:10). “The Kingdom of God is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Rom. 14:17). 1 Chronicles 29:2 "Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance. I have provided for the house : 1Ch 22:3-5,14-16 with all: 2Ch 31:20,21 Ec 9:10 2Co 8:3 Col 3:23 1Pe 4:10,11 the gold: 1Ch 28:14-18 onyx stones: Ge 2:12 Ex 28:17,20 39:6,13 Job 28:16 Isa 54:11,12 Rev 21:18-21 Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God - David's my God emphasizes he was not doing this out of duty but out of love for his LORD. Whatever we do for God, should be similarly motivated by the truth that He is my God as an extension of worship, an act of devotion, not duty. the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance. TSK Note - onyx stones: probably, not the precious stone or gem called onyx, but a marble called in Greek {onychites,} which Pliny mentions as a stone Caramania; for one would hardly think that gems of any kind were used externally in such a building as the temple. Antiquity gave both stones this name, because of their resemblance to the nail of the finger. Stones of antimony seems to denote a kind of black marble, so called from its colour resembling stibium: so Vulgate {quasi stibinos.}. Alabaster is rendered in the Targum "stones of marble," and by the LXX., and Vulgate [Parion] or [Parinon,] or {marmor Parium,} "Parium marble," which was remarkable for its bright white colour. Josephus says that the temple was built of large blocks of white marble, beautifully polished, so as to produce a most splendid appearance. 1 Chronicles 29:3 "Moreover, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, BGT 1 Chronicles 29:3 καὶ ἔτι ἐν τῷ εὐδοκῆσαί με ἐν οἴκῳ θεοῦ μου ἔστιν μοι ὃ περιπεποίημαι χρυσίον καὶ ἀργύριον καὶ ἰδοὺ δέδωκα εἰς οἶκον θεοῦ μου εἰς ὕψος ἐκτὸς ὧν ἡτοίμακα εἰς τὸν οἶκον τῶν ἁγίων LXE 1 Chronicles 29:3 And still farther, because I took pleasure in the house of my God, I have gold and silver which I have procured for myself, and, behold, I have given them to the house of my God over and above, beyond what I have prepared for the holy house. KJV 1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, NET 1 Chronicles 29:3 Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple. CSB 1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over and above all that I've provided for the holy house: ESV 1 Chronicles 29:3 Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God: NIV 1 Chronicles 29:3 Besides, in my devotion to the temple of my God I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my God, over and above everything I have provided for this holy temple: NLT 1 Chronicles 29:3 "And now, because of my devotion to the Temple of my God, I am giving all of my own private treasures of gold and silver to help in the construction. This is in addition to the building materials I have already collected for his holy Temple. in my delight in the house : Ps 26:8 27:4 84:1,10 122:1-9 I have: 1Ch 21:24 Pr 3:9,10 over and above. 1Ch 22:4,5,14-16 Related Passages: 1 Chronicles 22:14+ “Now behold, with great pains I have prepared for the house of the LORD 100,000 talents of gold and 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond weight, for they are in great quantity; also timber and stone I have prepared, and you may add to them. DAVID DEMONSTRATES HIS DELIGHT IN GOD'S HOUSE BY GENEROUS GIVING Moreover, in my delight in the house of my God - NET - "Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God." The treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple - NIV = I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my God, over and above everything I have provided for this holy temple." The treasure I have of gold and silver refers to David's own personal treasures. And so David is saying these gifts were in addition to those previously made (1Ch 22:14+) and would be the basis for his appeal to the people to give willingly and generously. 1 Chronicles 29:4 namely, 3,000 talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and 7,000 talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings; gold of Ophir: 1Ki 9:28 Job 28:16 Related Passages: 1 Chronicles 22:14+ “Now behold, with great pains I have prepared for the house of the LORD 100,000 talents of gold and 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond weight, for they are in great quantity; also timber and stone I have prepared, and you may add to them. 2 Chronicles 3:4-8 (OVERLAID WITH GOLD) The porch which was in front of the house was as long as the width of the house, twenty cubits, and the height 120; and inside he overlaid it with pure gold. 5 He overlaid the main room with cypress wood and overlaid it with fine gold, and ornamented it with palm trees and chains. 6 Further, he adorned the house with precious stones; and the gold was gold from Parvaim. 7 He also overlaid the house with gold–the beams, the thresholds and its walls and its doors; and he carved cherubim on the walls. 8 Now he made the room of the holy of holies: its length across the width of the house was twenty cubits, and its width was twenty cubits; and he overlaid it with fine gold, amounting to 600 talents. DAVID DESCRIBES HIS GENEROUS GIVING namely, 3,000 talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and 7,000 talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings - NLT = "I am donating more than 112 tons of gold from Ophir and 262 tons of refined silver to be used for overlaying the walls of the buildings." This is the second gift from David for the Temple (first = 1Ch 22:14+). Warren

1 Crônicas 29

Henry- He adores God, and ascribes glory to him as the God of Israel, blessed for ever and ever. Our Lord's prayer ends with a doxology much like this which David here begins with-for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. This is properly praising God-with holy awe and reverence, and agreeable affection, acknowledging, (1.) His infinite perfections; not only that He is great, powerful, glorious, etc., but that His is the greatness, power, and glory, that is, He has them in and of himself, 1Ch 29:11. He is the fountain and centre of everything that is bright and blessed. All that we can, in our most exalted praises, attribute to Him He has an unquestionable title to. His is the greatness; His greatness is immense and incomprehensible; and all others are little, are nothing, in comparison of Him. His is the power, and it is almighty and irresistible; power belongs to Him, and all the power of all the creatures is derived from Him and depends upon Him. His is the glory; for His glory is His own end and the end of the whole creation. All the glory we can give Him with our hearts, lips, and lives, comes infinitely short of what is His due. His is the victory; He transcends and surpasses all, and is able to conquer and subdue all things to Himself; and His victories are incontestable and uncontrollable. And His is the majesty, real and personal; with Him is terrible majesty, inexpressible and inconceivable. (2.) His sovereign dominion, as rightful Owner and Possessor of all: "All that is in the heaven, and in the earth, is thine, and at thy disposal, by the indisputable right of creation, and as supreme ruler and commander of all: thine is the kingdom, and all kings are thy subjects; for thou art head, and art to be exalted and worshipped as head above all." (3.) His universal influence and agency. All that are rich and honourable among the children of men have their riches and honours from God. This acknowledgment he would have the princes take notice of and join in, that they might not think they had merited any thing of God by their generosity; for from God they had their riches and honour, and what they had returned to him was but a small part of what they had received from him. Whoever are great among men, it is God's hand that makes them so; and, whatever strength we have, it is God that gives it to us, as the God of Israel our father, v. 10. Ps. 68:35. - Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. Greatness (01420)(gedullah from gadal to become great) property possessed by one of outstanding eminence. Gedullah is a feminine noun denoting greatness. It depicts the surpassing deeds and acts of God (Ps. 145:6), including His great act in choosing David and making him king (2 Sam. 7:21, 23; 1 Chr. 17:19, 21). Greatness is ascribed to God Himself because of His actions (1 Chr. 29:11; Ps. 145:3). It is used in this way to refer to honorable persons, such as Mordecai (Esth. 10:2; Ps. 71:21). It depicts the great majesty of kingship (Esth. 1:4). It indicates dignity or recognition given as a reward (Esth. 6:3). (The Complete Word Study Old Testament) Gedullah - 12x/11v - dignity(1), great(1), great majesty(1), great thing(1), great things(1), greatness(7). 2 Sam. 7:21; 2 Sam. 7:23; 1 Chr. 17:19; 1 Chr. 17:21; 1 Chr. 29:11; Est. 1:4; Est. 6:3; Est. 10:2; Ps. 71:21; Ps. 145:3; Ps. 145:6 Dominion (royal, reign) (04467) mamlāḵāh from melek = king) is a feminine noun meaning kingdom. Often the term refers to the royal power an individual in sovereign authority possesses. Because Solomon did not keep the Lord’s covenant and commandments, his kingdom (that is, his power to rule) was torn from his son (1Ki 11:11; cf. 1Sa 28:17; 1Ki 14:8). In many other places, however, the word is utilized concretely to denote a people under a king (that is, a realm). The kingdom (or realm) of King Sihon of the Amorites and the kingdom (realm) of King Og of Bashan were given to the Gadites, Reubenites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh (Nu 32:33; cf. Ex 19:6; Dt. 28:25; 1Sa 24:20). In some passages, the word functions as an adjective, meaning royal (e.g., city of the kingdom = royal city; Josh. 10:2; 1Sa 27:5; cf. 2Ki 11:1; 2Chr. 23:20; Amos 7:13). This noun derives from the verb mālaḵ (4427), as does its synonym, malḵûṯ (4438). (The Complete Word Study Old Testament) Related Resources: Spurgeon on the Attributes of God Summary Chart - The Attributes of God Eternal Faithfulness Foreknows Good Holy Immutable Impartial Incomprehensible Infinite Jealous Justice Longsuffering Love Mercy Omnipotent Omnipresent Omniscient Providence Righteous Self-existent Self-sufficient Sovereign Transcendent Truth Wise Wrath DARE TO BE A DANIEL - John MacArthur “Thine is the dominion, O Lord, and Thou dost exalt Thyself as head over all. Both riches and honor come from Thee, and Thou dost rule over all.” 1 Chr 29:11–12 ✧✧✧ Trust God, who controls everyone and everything. In Daniel 6, King Darius chose 120 princes to help him govern his kingdom. Over the princes he appointed three presidents, with Daniel being the first president. The princes and other two presidents were jealous of Daniel, so they devised a scheme against him. They told the king that he should make a law requiring every person to make his requests only to the king for the next thirty days. They said, “Anyone who makes a petition to any god or man besides you ... shall be cast into the lions’ den” (Da 6:7). The king approved the idea and signed it into law. The princes and two presidents were glad because they knew Daniel prayed daily to his God (cf. Da 6:10). As soon as Daniel’s opponents found him praying, they reported the matter to the king. Although Darius did not want harm to come to Daniel, the king could not reverse his law. As a result, Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den. When the king went to the den early the next morning, Daniel said to Darius, “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me” (Da 6:22). “So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, because he had trusted in his God” (Da 6:23). Daniel trusted God because he knew that He was in control of everything. Since God both owns and controls everyone and everything, don’t put your hope in riches or fear for your needs. God will take care of you. In his book Trusting God, Jerry Bridges wrote, “God … so directs and controls all events and all actions of His creatures that they never act outside of His sovereign will. We must believe this and cling to this … if we are to glorify God by trusting Him.” Dare to be a Daniel: trust God, who controls all and promises to care for you. ✧✧✧ Suggestions for Prayer: Thank the Lord for being in sovereign control of your life. For Further Study: What does Lamentations 3:37–38 say about God’s control? (Strength for today - Borrow) February 12 GOD HAS UNLIMITED POWER “Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Thine is the dominion, O Lord, and Thou dost exalt Thyself as head over all.” 1 Chronicles 29:11 ✧✧✧ God has unlimited power and ultimate control over everything. There is no limit to God’s power. Revelation 19:6 says, “The Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns.” In fact, one Hebrew name for God is El Shaddai (El means “God”; Shaddai means “almighty”). Another word for “almighty” is “omnipotent.” God can do anything effortlessly. It is no more difficult for Him to create a universe than it is for Him to make a butterfly. We get tired when we work, but God’s infinite power never lessens: “The creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired” (Isa. 40:28). Not only does God have unlimited power but also the authority to use it. “Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases” (Ps. 115:3). But God’s power, authority, and will are in harmony with His nature. He cannot sin, neither can He accept impenitent sinners. Such actions would contradict His holiness. People often question what God does because they don’t understand that He can do anything He wants. They ask, “Why did God do that?” I’ve often replied, “Because He wanted to.” He showed His sovereignty—His ultimate control of everything—in showing mercy to some like Isaac and Jacob, while hardening the hearts of others like Pharaoh (Ro 9:6–21). To those who object to God’s right to control such things, Paul said, “Who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, ‘Why did you make me like this,’ will it? Or does not the potter have a right over the clay … ?” (Ro 9:20–21). Never question God’s use of His power. He is in control, and “The Lord is righteous in all His ways, and kind in all His deeds” (Ps. 145:17). We can trust that whatever He does, it’s for the best. (Strength for today - Borrow) ✧✧✧ Suggestions for Prayer: Praise God for His infinite power and sovereignty. For Further Study: Read Isaiah 40:21–31. How has God demonstrated His power? How has He demonstrated His sovereignty? What comfort should that bring to you? 1 Chronicles 29:12 "Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone (all). BGT 1 Chronicles 29:12 παρὰ σοῦ ὁ πλοῦτος καὶ ἡ δόξα σὺ πάντων ἄρχεις κύριε ὁ ἄρχων πάσης ἀρχῆς καὶ ἐν χειρί σου ἰσχὺς καὶ δυναστεία καὶ ἐν χειρί σου παντοκράτωρ μεγαλῦναι καὶ κατισχῦσαι τὰ πάντα LXE 1 Chronicles 29:12 From thee come wealth and glory: thou, O Lord, rulest over all, the Lord of all dominion, and in thy hand is strength and rule; and thou art almighty with thy hand to increase and establish all things. KJV 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. NET 1 Chronicles 29:12 You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. CSB 1 Chronicles 29:12 Riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler of everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all. ESV 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. NIV 1 Chronicles 29:12 Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. NLT 1 Chronicles 29:12 Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. NRS 1 Chronicles 29:12 Riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might; and it is in your hand to make great and to give strength to all. NJB 1 Chronicles 29:12 Wealth and riches come from you, you are ruler of all, in your hand lie strength and power, and you bestow greatness and might on whomsoever you please. NAB 1 Chronicles 29:12 "Riches and honor are from you, and you have dominion over all. In your hand are power and might; it is yours to give grandeur and strength to all. YLT 1 Chronicles 29:12 and the riches, and the honour are from before Thee, and Thou art ruling over all, and in Thy hand is power and might, and in Thy hand, to make great, and to give strength to all. riches: De 8:18 1Sa 2:7-8 Job 42:10 Ps 75:6-7 Ps 113:7-8 Pr 8:18 Pr 10:22 Ec 5:19 Lu 1:51-53 Ro 11:35-36 reigns over all: Da 6:26 power: Job 9:19 Ps 62:11 Isa 43:13 46:10 Da 5:18-21 Mt 28:18 Joh 19:11 Eph 3:20 Rev 11:17 give strength: 2Ch 16:9 Ps 18:31,32 28:8 29:1,11 68:34,35 144:1,2 Isa 40:29 Isa 45:24 Eph 3:16 Php 4:13 Col 1:11 Related Passages: Psalms 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust And lifts the needy from the ash heap, 8 To make them sit with princes, With the princes of His people. Proverbs 8:18 “Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness. Proverbs 10:22 ( It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. Ecclesiastes 5:19 Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. Luke 1:51-53 “He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. 52 “He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. 53 “HE HAS FILLED THE HUNGRY WITH GOOD THINGS; And sent away the rich empty-handed. Psalms 62:11 Once God has spoken; Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God; Isaiah 43:13 “Even from eternity I am He, And there is none who can deliver out of My hand; I act and who can reverse it?” 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars.” DAVID EXTOLS MORE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD Both riches and honor come from You - Everything worth anything, material and non-material, comes from our Gracious God. James says it this way "Every good thing given (HOW MANY?) and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." (James 1:17+) As Hannah prayed and praised "The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts. He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles, And inherit a seat of honor; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, And He set the world on them." (1Sa 2:7-8+). Utley on "honor" This is the use of kabod (BDB 458, KB 455) in referring to humans. It denotes a position, civil/religious, of high standing in the community and/or wealth (cf. 1 Chr. 29:28; Gen. 31:1). SPECIAL TOPIC: GLORY (kabod, OT) And You rule over all - As a great earthly king declared "I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever." (Da 6:26+) and in Your hand is power and might - David knew God was the source of his strength, in 1Ch 16:11 declaring "Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually." and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone 1 Chronicles 29:13 "Now therefore, our God, we thank You, and praise Your glorious name. BGT 1 Chronicles 29:13 καὶ νῦν κύριε ἐξομολογούμεθά σοι καὶ αἰνοῦμεν τὸ ὄνομα τῆς καυχήσεώς σου LXE 1 Chronicles 29:13 And now, Lord, we give thanks to thee, and praise thy glorious name. KJV 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. NET 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name! CSB 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks and praise Your glorious name. ESV 1 Chronicles 29:13 And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. NIV 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. NLT 1 Chronicles 29:13 "O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name! NRS 1 Chronicles 29:13 And now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your glorious name. NJB 1 Chronicles 29:13 So now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name, NAB 1 Chronicles 29:13 Therefore, our God, we give you thanks and we praise the majesty of your name." YLT 1 Chronicles 29:13 'And now, our God, we are giving thanks to Thee, and giving praise to Thy beauteous name; we thank: Ps 105:1 106:1 Da 2:23 2Co 2:14 8:16 9:15 1Th 2:13 DAVID'S GRATITUDE AND PRAISE TO GOD Now therefore - Term of conclusion. What is David concluding? Our God - Our speaks of their personal possession, which is amazing because God's infinite nature cannot be wholly possessed by any one. That we can call Him our God should overwhelm our hearts with incomparable gratitude as it did David's heart. We thank You, and praise Your glorious Name - His Name is fittingly modified by glorious, for He truly is the only One who deserves the glory. His Name speaks of everything God is, His character, His attributes, etc. Matthew Henry - The more we do for God the more we are indebted to him for the honour of being employed in his service, and for grace enabling us, in any measure, to serve him. Does he therefore thank that servant? Luke 17:9. No: but that servant has a great deal of reason to thank him. He thanks God that they were able to offer so willingly. It is a great instance of the power of God's grace in us to be able to do the work of God willingly. He works both to will and to do; and it is in the day of his power that his people are made willing, Psa. 110:3. We must give God all the glory of all the good that is at any time done by ourselves or others. Our own good works must not be the matter of our pride, nor the good works of others the matter of our flattery, but both the matter of our praise; for certainly it is the greatest honour and pleasure in the world faithfully to serve God. (AMEN!) - Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. Related Resources: Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower: Summary (Hint - for a study which will enlighten and excite your heart study the great names of God!) Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower: Why Should You Study It? See CHARACTERISTICS OF ISRAEL'S GOD in the Old Testament 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You. BGT 1 Chronicles 29:14 καὶ τίς εἰμι ἐγὼ καὶ τίς ὁ λαός μου ὅτι ἰσχύσαμεν προθυμηθῆναί σοι κατὰ ταῦτα ὅτι σὰ τὰ πάντα καὶ ἐκ τῶν σῶν δεδώκαμέν σοι LXE 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we have been able to be thus forward in offering to thee? for all things are thine, and of thine own have we given thee, KJV 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. NET 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. CSB 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your own hand. ESV 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. NIV 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. NLT 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! NRS 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. NJB 1 Chronicles 29:14 for who am I and what is my people, for us to be able to volunteer offerings like this? - since everything has come from you and we have given you only what you bestowed in the first place, NAB 1 Chronicles 29:14 "But who am I, and who are my people, that we should have the means to contribute so freely? For everything is from you, and we only give you what we have received from you. YLT 1 Chronicles 29:14 yea, because, who am I, and who are my people, that we retain power to offer thus willingly? but of Thee is the whole, and out of Thy hand we have given to Thee; who am I: Ge 32:10 2Sa 7:18 Da 4:30 1Co 15:9,10 2Co 3:5 12:9-11 that we should: Ps 115:1 Rev 4:10 be able: Heb. retain, or obtain strength willingly: 1Ch 29:9 Php 2:13 Jas 1:17 all things: Ge 28:22 Ps 50:10-12 Ro 11:36 1Co 16:2 DAVID'S PROPER OPINION OF SELF & THE NATION But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously (nabab; Lxx - prothumeomai - ready & willing, eager, zealous to do a thing) as this? - David's opening words remind one of his words in Psalm 8:3-4 "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained. What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him?" For - Term of explanation. What is David explaining? All things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You - Don't miss the "all" -- anything we can give God is from God! That's what David is saying in the last phrase "we have simply given back to you what is yours." (NET) Wycliffe Bible Commentary (borrow) - This is the basis of "stewardship": that everything we have and are is from God, being simply held in trust by us, and that it should therefore be used for him (Lk 17:10).

1 Crônicas 29

Henry - Concise Commentary - Verses 26-30. When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Chronicles 29:27 The period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. KJV 1 Chronicles 29:27 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. NET 1 Chronicles 29:27 He reigned over Israel forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years. CSB 1 Chronicles 29:27 The length of his reign over Israel was 40 years; he reigned in Hebron for seven years and in Jerusalem for 33. ESV 1 Chronicles 29:27 The time that he reigned over Israel was forty years. He reigned seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. NIV 1 Chronicles 29:27 He ruled over Israel forty years--seven in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. NLT 1 Chronicles 29:27 He reigned over Israel for forty years, seven of them in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem. forty years: 1Ch 3:4 2Sa 5:4,5 1Ki 2:11 Related Passages: 2 Samuel 5:4-5+ David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. 5 At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah. 1 Kings 2:11 The days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years he reigned in Hebron and thirty-three years he reigned in Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 3:4 Six were born to him in Hebron, and there he reigned seven years and six months. And in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years. DAVID'S FORTY YEAR REIGN The period which he reigned over Israel was forty years; he reigned in Hebron seven years and in Jerusalem thirty-three years - The dates are estimated as 1011-971 BC.