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the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;
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the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service;
This phrase highlights the meticulous planning and provision for the temple's construction, emphasizing the use of gold, a symbol of purity and divinity. Gold was extensively used in the tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and later in Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6), signifying God's holiness and glory. The specific mention of "weight" underscores the precision and care in the temple's preparation, reflecting the importance of worship and the reverence due to God. This also foreshadows the heavenly city described in Revelation 21:18, where gold is a prominent feature, symbolizing eternal glory and divine presence.

the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;
Silver, often associated with redemption (Exodus 30:11-16), was used for various temple services and utensils. The detailed allocation of silver for temple use indicates the importance of order and sanctity in worship practices. Historically, silver was a common medium of exchange, and its use in the temple signifies the value and cost of maintaining a place of worship. This allocation reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and purification, as seen in the silver shekel used for atonement. The careful measurement of silver articles also points to the need for precision and dedication in serving God, paralleling the New Testament call for believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who is making preparations for the building of the temple. He is providing detailed instructions and resources for his son Solomon to carry out the construction.

2. Solomon
David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. David is ensuring Solomon has all the necessary resources and guidance to fulfill this divine task.

3. Temple of God
The central place of worship for the Israelites, which David is preparing to build through Solomon. It symbolizes God's presence among His people.

4. Gold and Silver Articles
These are the materials designated for use in the temple service, representing the wealth and dedication of resources to God's work.

5. Service
Refers to the various functions and rituals that will be performed in the temple, highlighting the importance of worship and dedication to God.
Teaching Points
Stewardship of Resources
David's careful allocation of gold and silver teaches us the importance of wisely managing the resources God has entrusted to us for His purposes.

Preparation for Future Generations
Just as David prepared for Solomon, we should prepare and equip the next generation to continue God's work.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The detailed instructions for the temple remind us of the importance of following God's guidance in our lives.

Dedication to Worship
The use of precious materials for the temple service underscores the value of dedicating our best to God in worship.

Legacy of Faith
David's actions demonstrate the impact of leaving a legacy of faith and devotion to God for those who come after us.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does David's preparation for the temple challenge us to think about how we use our resources for God's work today?

2. In what ways can we prepare and equip the next generation to continue the work of God in our communities?

3. How can we ensure that we are obedient to God's instructions in our personal and communal worship practices?

4. What are some practical ways we can dedicate our best to God in our daily lives?

5. How can we leave a legacy of faith for future generations, similar to what David did for Solomon?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 25-31
These chapters describe the instructions given to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle, which parallels David's preparations for the temple. Both emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions for worship.

1 Kings 6-7
These chapters detail the actual construction of the temple by Solomon, showing the fulfillment of David's preparations and God's promise.

2 Chronicles 2-4
These chapters provide additional details on the temple's construction and the materials used, reinforcing the importance of the temple in Israel's worship.
Sermons
Christian EducationPlain Sermons by Contributors to the "Tracts for the Times. "1 Chronicles 28:9-21
David's Charge to SolomonF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 28:9, 10, 20, 21
David's Charge to SolomonSketches of Four Hundred Sermons1 Chronicles 28:9-21
David's Charge to SolomonHomilist1 Chronicles 28:9-21
David's Instructions to SolomonJohn McNeill.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Decision in Religion RecommendedC. Clayton, M. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Fathers and ChildrenM. Braithwaite.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Genuine Piety a Search for GodHomilist1 Chronicles 28:9-21
God the Searcher of Hearts, and Found of Them that Seek HimJ. Mason.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Godly Parents Concerned for the Piety of Their ChildrenJames Hay, D. D.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
God's Relation to Human LifeJ. Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Heart ServiceHomiletic Review1 Chronicles 28:9-21
In What Manner We are to Serve GodJ. Mason, M. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Royal Regard for the Right Training of Children1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Seeking GodT. J. Judkin, M. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Seeking the LordCharles Voysey, B. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Seeking the LordThe Study and the Pulpit1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Solomon Succeeding DavidF. E. Clark.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
Spiritual Aspects of ManHomilist1 Chronicles 28:9-21
The Duty and Advantage of Knowing and Serving the God of Our FathersJ. Guyse.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
The God of Thy FatherJ. Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
The Knowledge of God the First Principle of ReligionJ. Mason, M. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
The Moral Discipline of the ImaginationS. E. Keeble.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
The Nature, Cause, and Danger of the Sin of ApostasyJ. Mason.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
To Serve God the Best Way to Prosper in the WorldJ. Mason, M. A.1 Chronicles 28:9-21
David's Transfer of the Patterns to SolomonF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 28:11-19
The Way to Succeed in a Great WorkW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 28:11-21
People
David, Levites, Solomon
Places
Jerusalem
Topics
Articles, Gold, Kind, Kinds, Service, Silver, Various, Vessels, Weight
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 28:14-17

     4363   silver

1 Chronicles 28:14-18

     4333   gold
     4351   refining
     8262   generosity, human

Library
The Promised King and Temple-Builder
'And it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came unto Nathan, saying, 5. Go and tell My servant David, Thus saith the Lord, Shalt thou build Me an house for Me to dwell in! 6. Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle. 7. In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

David's Charge to Solomon
'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. 2. Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

December the Seventh Chosen as Builders
"Take heed now, for the Lord hath chosen thee to build." --1 CHRONICLES xxviii. 1-10. And how must he take heed? For it may be that the Lord hath also chosen me to build, and the counsel given to Solomon may serve me in this later day. Let me listen. "Serve Him with a perfect heart." God's chosen builders must be characterized by singleness and simplicity. He can do nothing with "double" men, who do things only "by half," giving one part to Him and the other part to Mammon. It is like offering …
John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
or, Gospel Light Fetched out of the Temple at Jerusalem, to Let us More Easily into the Glory of New Testament Truths. 'Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Isreal;--shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the goings out hereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws thereof.'--Ezekiel 43:10, 11 London: Printed for, and sold by George Larkin, at the Two Swans without Bishopgate, …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

An Exhortation to Love God
1. An exhortation. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. 23). There are but few that love God: many give Him hypocritical kisses, but few love Him. It is not so easy to love God as most imagine. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. Men are by nature haters of God (Rom. i. 30). The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. They fear God, …
Thomas Watson—A Divine Cordial

Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!
Hence, let us learn, my brethren, the extreme value of searching the Scriptures. There may be a promise in the Word which would exactly fit your case, but you may not know of it, and therefore miss its comfort. You are like prisoners in a dungeon, and there may be one key in the bunch which would unlock the door, and you might be free; but if you will not look for it you may remain a prisoner still, though liberty is near at hand. There may be a potent medicine in the great pharmacopia of Scripture, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 8: 1863

The Promise in 2 Samuel, Chap. vii.
The Messianic prophecy, as we have seen, began at a time long anterior to that of David. Even in Genesis, we perceived [Pg 131] it, increasing more and more in distinctness. There is at first only the general promise that the seed of the woman should obtain the victory over the kingdom of the evil one;--then, that the salvation should come through the descendants of Shem;--then, from among them Abraham is marked out,--of his sons, Isaac,--from among his sons, Jacob,--and from among the twelve sons …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The First Commandment
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.' Exod 20: 3. Why is the commandment in the second person singular, Thou? Why does not God say, You shall have no other gods? Because the commandment concerns every one, and God would have each one take it as spoken to him by name. Though we are forward to take privileges to ourselves, yet we are apt to shift off duties from ourselves to others; therefore the commandment is in the second person, Thou and Thou, that every one may know that it is spoken to him, …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments

Covenanting Performed in Former Ages with Approbation from Above.
That the Lord gave special token of his approbation of the exercise of Covenanting, it belongs to this place to show. His approval of the duty was seen when he unfolded the promises of the Everlasting Covenant to his people, while they endeavoured to perform it; and his approval thereof is continually seen in his fulfilment to them of these promises. The special manifestations of his regard, made to them while attending to the service before him, belonged to one or other, or both, of those exhibitions …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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