New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
1 Chronicles 22
1
David announced, "The house of the Lord God will be built here. Israel's altar for burnt offerings will also be here."
Reference
References God
Genesis 28:17
References Lord
2 Chronicles 3:1
Sacrifice
2 Kings 18:22
2 Samuel 24:18
2
David gave orders to bring together the outsiders who were living in Israel. He appointed some of them to cut stones. He wanted them to prepare blocks of stone for building the house of God.
Reference
References David
2 Chronicles 2:17
3
David provided a large amount of iron to make nails. They were for the doors of the gates and for the fittings. He provided more bronze than anyone could weigh.
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4
He also provided more cedar logs than anyone could count. The people of Sidon and Tyre brought large numbers of logs to David.
5
David said, "My son Solomon is young. He's never done anything like this before. The house that will be built for the Lord should be very grand and wonderful. It should be famous and beautiful in the eyes of all of the nations. I'll get things ready for it." So David got many things ready before he died.
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6
Then he sent for his son Solomon. He told him to build a house for the Lord, the God of Israel.
7
David said to Solomon, "My son, with all my heart I wanted to build a house for the Lord my God. That's where his Name will be.
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8
But a message from the Lord came to me. It said, 'You have spilled the blood of many people. You have fought many wars. You are not the one who will build a house for my Name. That is because I have seen you spill the blood of many people on the earth.
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9
" 'But you are going to have a son. He will be a man of peace. And I will give him peace and rest from all of his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon. I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.
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10
He will build a house for my Name. He will be my son. And I will be his father. I will make his kingdom secure over Israel. It will last forever.'
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11
"My son, may the Lord be with you. May you have success. May you build the house of the Lord your God, just as he said you would.
Reference
References Lord
1 Chronicles 22:16
12
May the Lord give you good sense. May he give you understanding when he makes you king over Israel. Then you will keep the law of the Lord your God.
Reference
Parallel theme
Proverbs 14:8
2 Chronicles 1:10
Deuteronomy 4:6
Luke 21:15
References God
James 1:5
Psalm 72:1
Word
1 John 2:3
13
"Be careful to obey the rules and laws the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Then you will have success. Be strong and brave. Don't be afraid. Don't lose hope.
Reference
Good
1 Chronicles 28:20
Judgment
1 Chronicles 28:7
1 Kings 2:3
Parallel theme
Psalm 119:6
James 2:8
Galatians 6:2
2 Timothy 2:1
References Lord
Ephesians 6:10
1 Chronicles 28:10
14
"I've tried very hard to provide for the Lord's temple. I've provided 3,750 tons of gold and 37,500 tons of silver. I've provided more bronze and iron than anyone can weigh. I've also given plenty of wood and stone. You can add to it.
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15
"You have a lot of workers. You have people who can cut stones and people who can lay the stones. You have people who can work with wood. You also have people who are skilled in every other kind of work.
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Some of them can work with gold and silver. Others can work with bronze and iron. There are more workers than anyone can count. So begin the work. May the Lord be with you."
Reference
Parallel theme
Philippians 4:13
Joshua 1:5
References Lord
1 Chronicles 22:11
1 Corinthians 15:58
Joshua 7:10
Joshua 1:9
Resurrection
Ephesians 5:14
17
Then David ordered all of Israel's leaders to help his son Solomon.
18
He said to them, "The Lord your God is with you. He's given you peace and rest on every side. He's handed the people who are living in the land over to me. The land has been brought under the control of the Lord and his people.
Reference
Parallel theme
1 Chronicles 22:9
References God
1 Chronicles 23:25
References Lord
2 Samuel 7:1
Joshua 23:1
19
"So look to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul. Start building the temple of the Lord God. Then bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord into it. Also bring in the sacred articles that belong to God. The temple will be built for the Name of the Lord."
Reference
Covenant
1 Kings 8:6
2 Chronicles 5:7
1 Kings 8:21
2 Chronicles 6:11
References God
1 Chronicles 28:9
Deuteronomy 4:29
1 Chronicles 22:7
References Lord
1 Chronicles 16:11
Resurrection
Acts 22:16
Temple
Psalm 27:4
Summary of 1 Chronicles 22
This chapter describes David's extensive preparations for the construction of the Temple and his instructions to Solomon. The chapter follows the events surrounding Ornan's threshing floor in the previous chapter. David recognizes that this is the place where the house of the Lord will be built and that the altar of sacrifice will stand there. Although David himself will not build the Temple, he begins preparing everything necessary so that his son Solomon can complete the project.
David gathers workers and materials on a massive scale. He prepares large quantities of iron, bronze, cedar wood, stone, and other construction materials. Cedar is obtained through relationships with the people of Sidon and Tyre. David also gathers skilled craftsmen, including stonecutters, carpenters, builders, and workers experienced in different forms of craftsmanship. His preparations demonstrate that the Temple project will be one of the largest construction efforts Israel has ever undertaken.
David explains to Solomon why he cannot build the Temple himself. He had desired to construct a permanent house for God's name, but God told him that because David had shed much blood and fought many wars, his son would build the house instead. Solomon, whose reign would be associated with peace, would be the appropriate person to undertake the project.
David then gives Solomon important instructions. He tells him to be strong and courageous, to seek wisdom and understanding, and above all to obey God's commandments. David emphasizes that Solomon's success will depend not simply on the enormous resources available to him but on his relationship with God and his obedience to God's law.
David also instructs Israel's leaders to support Solomon. The Temple is presented as a national project rather than simply a royal building. The leaders are told that God has given Israel peace and security, making it possible to concentrate on worship and construction.
The chapter ends with David urging the leaders to devote themselves completely to seeking the Lord and to begin preparing the sanctuary. The Ark and sacred vessels will eventually be brought into the completed Temple.
The chapter demonstrates David's willingness to prepare for a work that he will never personally complete. He accepts that Solomon will receive the responsibility and focuses his remaining efforts on giving his son the resources, workers, political support, and spiritual guidance necessary for success. David prepares; Solomon builds. The chapter therefore presents faithful leadership as the ability to prepare the way for a future generation and to place God's purposes above personal recognition.
David gathers workers and materials on a massive scale. He prepares large quantities of iron, bronze, cedar wood, stone, and other construction materials. Cedar is obtained through relationships with the people of Sidon and Tyre. David also gathers skilled craftsmen, including stonecutters, carpenters, builders, and workers experienced in different forms of craftsmanship. His preparations demonstrate that the Temple project will be one of the largest construction efforts Israel has ever undertaken.
David explains to Solomon why he cannot build the Temple himself. He had desired to construct a permanent house for God's name, but God told him that because David had shed much blood and fought many wars, his son would build the house instead. Solomon, whose reign would be associated with peace, would be the appropriate person to undertake the project.
David then gives Solomon important instructions. He tells him to be strong and courageous, to seek wisdom and understanding, and above all to obey God's commandments. David emphasizes that Solomon's success will depend not simply on the enormous resources available to him but on his relationship with God and his obedience to God's law.
David also instructs Israel's leaders to support Solomon. The Temple is presented as a national project rather than simply a royal building. The leaders are told that God has given Israel peace and security, making it possible to concentrate on worship and construction.
The chapter ends with David urging the leaders to devote themselves completely to seeking the Lord and to begin preparing the sanctuary. The Ark and sacred vessels will eventually be brought into the completed Temple.
The chapter demonstrates David's willingness to prepare for a work that he will never personally complete. He accepts that Solomon will receive the responsibility and focuses his remaining efforts on giving his son the resources, workers, political support, and spiritual guidance necessary for success. David prepares; Solomon builds. The chapter therefore presents faithful leadership as the ability to prepare the way for a future generation and to place God's purposes above personal recognition.