1 Chronicles 29:9
New International Version
The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

New Living Translation
The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD, and King David was filled with joy.

English Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the LORD. David the king also rejoiced greatly.

Berean Standard Bible
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

King James Bible
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

New King James Version
Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had offered willingly to the LORD; and King David also rejoiced greatly.

New American Standard Bible
Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the LORD wholeheartedly, and King David also rejoiced greatly.

NASB 1995
Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the LORD with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly.

NASB 1977
Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the LORD with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the people were glad because they had offered so willingly, for they made their freewill offering to Yahweh with a whole heart, and King David also was exceedingly glad.

Amplified Bible
Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole and blameless heart they had offered freely to the LORD. King David also rejoiced greatly.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the LORD wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the LORD with a whole heart. King David also rejoiced greatly.

American Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Contemporary English Version
David and the people were very happy that so much had been given to the LORD, and they all celebrated.

English Revised Version
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people were overjoyed that the leaders gave so generously and wholeheartedly to the LORD. King David was also overjoyed, and

Good News Translation
The people had given willingly to the LORD, and they were happy that so much had been given. King David also was extremely happy.

International Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced because they had given voluntarily, since with a devoted heart they had freely given to the LORD. King David also rejoiced greatly.

Majority Standard Bible
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

NET Bible
The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.

New Heart English Bible
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

World English Bible
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the people rejoice because of their offering willingly, for with a perfect heart they have offered willingly to YHWH; and David the king has also rejoiced [with] great joy.

Young's Literal Translation
And the people rejoice because of their offering willingly, for with a perfect heart they have offered willingly to Jehovah; and also David the king hath rejoiced -- great joy.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the people will rejoice for their showing themselves willing, for with the whole heart they showed themselves willing to Jehovah: and also David the king rejoiced with great gladness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the people rejoiced, when they promised their offerings willingly: because they offered them to the Lord with all their heart: and David the king rejoiced also with a great joy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the people rejoiced, since they were promising their votive offerings willingly. For they were offering these to the Lord with all their heart. And king David also rejoiced with great gladness.

New American Bible
The people rejoiced over these free-will offerings, for they had been contributed to the LORD wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the people rejoiced because these had given willingly, for with single mind they had offered freely to the LORD; King David also rejoiced greatly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then all the people of Israel rejoiced in all these gifts because David offered them with perfect heart willingly before the LORD; and David also rejoiced with great joy. Therefore David sang great praises to the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the people of Israel rejoiced for all the gifts, because David gave them with a whole heart before LORD JEHOVAH. A song of David: also David rejoiced with great joy and sang great songs to LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a whole heart they offered willingly to the LORD; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the people rejoiced because of the willingness, for they offered willingly to the Lord with a full heart: and king David rejoiced greatly.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings for the Temple
8Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Exodus 35:21-22
And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD.

2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

2 Corinthians 8:3-5
For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.

Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Exodus 36:5-7
and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” / After Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more, / since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.

Luke 21:1-4
Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

2 Corinthians 9:11
You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.

Proverbs 11:25
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

2 Corinthians 9:6
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Deuteronomy 15:10
Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.


Treasury of Scripture

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

they offered

Deuteronomy 16:10,11
And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the LORD thy God, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee: …

Judges 5:9
My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.

Psalm 110:3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.

perfect heart

1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

1 Kings 8:61
Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.

David

Proverbs 23:15,16
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine…

Luke 15:6
And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

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1 Chronicles 29
1. David, by his example and entreaty
6. causes the princes and people to offer willingly
10. David's thanksgiving and prayer
20. The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king.
26. David's reign and death














Then the people rejoiced
The Hebrew word for "rejoiced" is שָׂמַח (samach), which conveys a deep sense of joy and gladness. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual one, reflecting the people's recognition of God's presence and blessing in their midst. Historically, this moment is significant as it marks a collective expression of unity and purpose among the Israelites, as they prepare for the building of the Temple. The people's joy is a testament to their faith and trust in God's provision and guidance.

at the willing response of their leaders
The phrase "willing response" highlights the voluntary and generous nature of the leaders' contributions. The Hebrew root נָדַב (nadab) implies a spontaneous and heartfelt offering, not out of compulsion but out of devotion. This willingness is crucial in the context of ancient Israel, where leadership by example was vital for communal cohesion and spiritual vitality. The leaders' actions set a precedent for the people, demonstrating that true leadership involves selfless giving and commitment to God's work.

for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD
The act of giving "freely and wholeheartedly" underscores the sincerity and purity of the leaders' intentions. The Hebrew word לֵב (lev), translated as "heart," signifies the inner being or soul, indicating that their offerings were not just material but spiritual. This phrase reflects a deep-seated devotion and love for God, aligning with the biblical principle that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). In the historical context, such generosity was essential for the construction of the Temple, a central place of worship and symbol of God's covenant with Israel.

David the king also rejoiced greatly
King David's personal joy is significant, as it reflects his heart for God and his people. The Hebrew word מְאֹד (meod), translated as "greatly," emphasizes the intensity of his joy. David's leadership is characterized by his passion for God's glory and his desire to see the Temple built as a dwelling place for the Almighty. His rejoicing is not just a personal emotion but a public declaration of God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. David's example serves as an inspiration for believers to find joy in serving God and witnessing His plans unfold.

(9) Then (and) the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly.--Comp. Judges 5:1.

With perfect heart.--1Chronicles 28:9.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the people
הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

rejoiced
וַיִּשְׂמְח֤וּ (way·yiś·mə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the willing response of their leaders,
הִֽתְנַדְּבָ֔ם (hiṯ·nad·də·ḇām)
Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5068: To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously

for
כִּ֚י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they had given
הִֽתְנַדְּב֖וּ (hiṯ·nad·də·ḇū)
Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5068: To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

freely and wholeheartedly.
שָׁלֵ֔ם (šā·lêm)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8003: Complete, safe, at peace

And King
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

also
וְגַם֙ (wə·ḡam)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

rejoiced
שָׂמַ֖ח (śā·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

greatly.
גְדוֹלָֽה׃ (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent


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