1 Chronicles22
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1 Then , shall be the of the Lord and the of for .
2 to the were in the of , and he to for the of .
3 also of for for the of the and for , as well as in ,
4 and , for the and of to .
5 For , my is and , and the that is to be for the Lord must be , of and throughout . I will for it. So in his .
6 Then he for his and him to a for the Lord, the of .
7 to , My , I had it in my to to the of the Lord my .
8 But the of the Lord came to me, , You have and have . You shall not a to my , you have so on the .
9 , a shall be to you shall be a of . I will give him from his . For his shall be , and I will and to in his .
10 He shall for my . He shall be my , and I will be his , and I will his in .
11 , my , the Lord be with you, so that you may in the of the Lord your , as he has you.
12 , may the Lord you and , that when he gives you over you may the of the Lord your .
13 Then you will you are to the and the the Lord for . Be and . ; do be .
14 With I have for the of the Lord of , a of , and , for there is so of it; and , too, I have provided. To these you .
15 You have an of : , , , and kinds of ,
16 , , , and . and ! The Lord be with you!
17 also the of to his , saying,
18 Is not the Lord your with you? And has he not on every ? For he has the of the into my , and the is the Lord .
19 your and to the Lord your . and the of the Lord , so that the of the of the Lord and the of may be into a for the of the Lord.
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1 Chronicles 22Public-domain commentary and original-language notes for 1 Chronicles 22. The full AI study guide (summary, themes, context) has its own page.
Chapter Summary
In this chapter: David's preparations for the temple. (1–5). David's instructions to Solomon. (6–16). The prices commanded to assist. (17–19).
vv1-5
On occasion of the terrible judgment inflicted on Israel for the sin of David, God pointed out the place where he would have the temple built; upon which, David was excited to make preparations for the great work. David must not build, but he would do all he could; he prepared abundantly before his death. What our hands find to do for God, and our souls, and those round us, let us do it with all our might, before our death; for after death there is no device nor working. And when the Lord refuses to employ us in those services which we desired, we must not be discouraged or idle, but do what we can, though in a humbler sphere.
vv6-16
David gives Solomon the reason why he should build the temple. Because God named him. Nothing is more powerful to engage us in any service for God, than to know that we are appointed thereto. Because he would have leisure and opportunity to do it. He should have peace and quietness. Where God gives rest, he expects work. Because God had promised to establish his kingdom. God's gracious promises should quicken and strengthen our religious service. David delivered to Solomon an account of the vast preparations he had made for this building; not from pride and vain-glory, but to encourage Solomon to engage cheerfully in the great work. He must not think, by building the temple, to purchase a dispensation to sin; on the contrary, his doing that would not be accepted, if he did not take heed to fulfil the statutes of the Lord. In our spiritual work, as well as in our spiritual warfare, we have need of courage and resolution. (1Ch 22:17-19)
vv17-19
Whatever is done towards rendering the word of God generally known and attended to, is like bringing a stone, or an ingot of gold, towards erecting the temple. This should encourage us when we grieve that we do not see more fruit of our labours; much good may appear after our death, which we never thought of. Let us not then be weary of well doing. The work is in the hands of the Prince of peace. As he, the Author and Finisher of the work, is pleased to employ us as his instruments, let us arise and be doing, encouraging and helping one another; working by his rule, after his example, in dependence on his grace, assured that he will be with us, and that our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
Key Words
דָּוִד: David, the youngest son of Jesse
אָמַר: to say (used with great latitude)
זֶה: the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
בַּיִת: a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֱלֹהִים: gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
מִזְבֵּחַ: an altar
עֹלָה: a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
יִשְׂרָאֵל: Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כָּנַס: to collect; hence, to enfold
גֵּר: properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
Cross References
1 Chronicles 22Direct historical link showing where God answered by fire, designating the location of the future temple.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole, JFB
Solomon restates that David could not build the house because of the wars on every side.
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The original dynastic promise concerning the son who would succeed David and build the house.
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David repeats these exact promises concerning Solomon's selection and kingdom establishment later.
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Identifies the 'strangers' gathered by David as the descendants of Canaanites later conscripted by Solomon.
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Solomon confesses his youthfulness using the same terminology described by David here.
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Applies the promise 'I will be his father, and he shall be my son' to Christ.
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Parallel account of the promise that David's seed will build the house.
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Solomon asks for and receives the very wisdom and understanding David prays for here.
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David charges Solomon using Joshua's commission: to observe the law, be strong, and not fear.
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Confirms the temple site was Mount Moriah, where the Lord appeared to David.
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The historic fulfillment of Tyrians and Zidonians supplying cedar trees for the temple.
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David reiterates to the congregation that Solomon is young and tender, and the work is great.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Reiterates that David was disqualified from building because he was a man of war.
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