1 Chronicles - Chapter 28

1 Chronicles 28.1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 28.2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: 1 Chronicles 28.3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood. 1 Chronicles 28.4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel: 1 Chronicles 28.5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. 1 Chronicles 28.6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. 1 Chronicles 28.7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. 1 Chronicles 28.8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever. 1 Chronicles 28.9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. 1 Chronicles 28.10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. 1 Chronicles 28.11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, 1 Chronicles 28.12 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: 1 Chronicles 28.13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 28.14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service: 1 Chronicles 28.15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. 1 Chronicles 28.16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver: 1 Chronicles 28.17 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver: 1 Chronicles 28.18 And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 28.19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern. 1 Chronicles 28.20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 28.21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.

1 Chronicles : Chapter 28

David's Final Instructions

Chapter 28 of the book of 1 Chronicles offers us a glimpse of David's final instructions, a solemn and crucial moment in Israel's history. This text reveals how a wise and godly leader passes the torch to the next generation. David, as king, addresses Israel's leaders to convey a clear vision for the future, while also emphasizing the construction of the Temple and the succession of his son, Solomon.

Spiritual Inheritance and Obedience to God

This chapter addresses fundamental themes such as spiritual inheritance, the importance of obedience to God, and the need to follow God's plan. David encourages Solomon and provides him with detailed plans for the Temple, illustrating his deep commitment to Israel's future. 1 Chronicles 28 reveals not only David's heart, but also his clear understanding of divine instructions.

Analysis of Biblical Passages

We invite you to analyze with us five biblical passages that relate to the fundamental themes of this transitional chapter:

Hebrews 8:5

"They serve in a sanctuary that is a copy and a shadow of what is in heaven, just as Moses, when he was about to build the tabernacle, was warned: 'See that you make everything according to the pattern shown to you on the mountain.'" This passage underscores the importance of divine instructions for the Temple, similar to those David gave to Solomon.

1 Kings 8:17-18

"It was in my father David's heart to build a temple for the name of the LORD, the God of Israel. But the LORD said to my father David, 'You did well that you set your heart to build a temple for my name.'" This verse echoes David's ardent desire to see the Temple rise, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28.

Proverbs 22:6

"Teach your "Train your child according to the goals you have for him, and even as the years go by, he will not deviate from them." This proverb perfectly illustrates the advice David gave to Solomon, preparing him to become a wise king and to complete the construction of the Temple.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is useful for doctrine, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be equipped and thoroughly furnished for every good work." This passage reinforces the importance of the divine instructions David conveyed to Solomon.

Joshua 1:7

"Just be strong and very courageous! Be careful to obey all the law that Moses my servant commanded you; do not turn aside from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go." God's words of encouragement to Joshua resonate with David's to Solomon, emphasizing the need for constant faith and obedience.

In conclusion, 1 Chronicles 28 reminds us of the importance of passing on spiritual values ​​and obedience to God through the generations. May we, like David, pass on our spiritual heritage with wisdom and dedication.