1 Chronicles 29:6

_THEN THE CHIEF OF THE FATHERS AND PRINCES OF THE TRIBES OF ISRAEL, AND THE CAPTAINS OF THOUSANDS AND OF HUNDREDS, WITH THE RULERS OF THE KING'S WORK, OFFERED WILLINGLY,_ Then the chief of the fathers - or heads of the fathers (1 Chronicles 24:31; 1 Chronicles 27:1). PRINCES OF THE TRIBES (1 Chronicles 27:16). THE RULERS OF THE KING'S WORK - those who had charge of the royal demesnes and other possessions (1 Chronicles 27:25). OFFERED WILLINGLY. Influenced by the persuasive address and example of the king, they acted according to thei

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....

EXPOSITION 1 CHRONICLES 29:1 These verses continue the account of what David said to the whole congregation, respecting his son Solomon and his tender age in view of the great enterprise of building the temple; respecting the public preparations which had been already made, and the gifts of his own individual property—these latter being alluded to, no doubt, for the sake of example. On the faith of them he grounds with tenfold effect his appeal to people and princes to join heartily in the work. The verses (6-9)also contain the statement of the hearty practical response which was made by the "chiefs of the fathers and princes of the tribes," and other varieties of givers, and of the consequent general joy. 1 CHRONICLES 29:1

THEN THE CHIEF OF THE FATHERS AND PRINCES OF THE TRIBES OF ISRAEL,.... The princes of the twelve tribes: AND THE CAPTAINS OF THOUSANDS, AND OF HUNDREDS, WITH THE RULERS OVER THE KING'S WORK; who were now assembled, 1 Chronicles 28:1 OFFERED WILLINGLY; and cheerfully; needed no more arguments to press them to it, but at once readily communicated....

CHAPTER 29 THE FINAL WORDS AND ACTIONS OF DAVID AND HIS DEATH _ 1. The exhortation (1 Chronicles 29:1)_ 2. The response (1 Chronicles 29:6) 3. David's praise and prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10) 4. The sacrifices and enthronement of Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:21) 5. The reign of David and his death (1 Chronicles 29:26) Then David spoke once more to the assembled princes and captains. What tenderness and concern as well as devotion his words reveal! “S

RESPONSE TO DAVIDS APPEAL FOR OFFERINGS: HIS THANKSGIVING AND DEATH. 1 Chronicles 29:1. _Cf._ Exodus 35:4; Exodus 35:20. 1 Chronicles 29:1. the palace: the Hebrew word occurs only in the later OT books, and is mostly used in reference to a Persian palace; in Nehemiah 2:8; Daniel 8:2 it is used of the Temple as here. 1 Chronicles 29:

CHIEF. prince. See note on 1 Chronicles 27:16....

The Offerings of the Chiefs of Israel 6. _the chief of the fathers_ R.V. THE PRINCES OF THE FATHERS" HOUSES. _over the king's work_ See 1 Chronicles 27:25-31....

26. GIFTS AND THANKSGIVING (1 Chronicles 29:1-25) TEXT 1 Chronicles 29:1. And David the king said unto all the assembly, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great; for the palace is not for man, but for Jehovah God. 2. 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. 3. Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gol

DAVID'S OFFERINGS, THANKSGIVING, AND DEATH 1. The palace] The word in the original is more strictly applicable to the fortress which was attached to the Second Temple (Nehemiah 2:8) and afterwards called the tower of Antonia, but here and in 1 Chronicles 29:19 is employed of Solomon's Temple....