Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God,David expresses a deep personal affection and reverence for the temple, which he refers to as the "house of my God." This phrase highlights the intimate relationship between David and God, emphasizing the importance of the temple as a dwelling place for God's presence. The temple was central to Israelite worship and symbolized God's covenant with His people. David's delight reflects a heart aligned with God's purposes, reminiscent of Psalm 27:4, where David desires to dwell in the house of the Lord all his life. I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver,
David's offering of his personal wealth signifies a sacrificial giving that goes beyond duty, demonstrating his commitment to God's work. Gold and silver were highly valued in ancient times, often used in trade and as a measure of wealth. This act of giving is a model of generosity and stewardship, encouraging believers to invest their resources in God's kingdom. It parallels the widow's offering in Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus commends giving out of poverty rather than abundance. over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
David had already made extensive preparations for the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:14, where he amassed materials for its construction. His additional offering underscores the principle of going beyond the minimum requirement in service to God. The phrase "holy temple" indicates the sacredness of the project, set apart for divine purposes. This anticipates the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), where God's presence dwells. David's actions foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself completely for the redemption of humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is speaking in this verse. He is expressing his personal commitment and generosity towards the building of the temple. 2. House of my GodRefers to the temple that David's son Solomon would build. It is a central place of worship for the Israelites. 3. Gold and SilverRepresents the wealth and resources that David is dedicating to the temple, signifying his personal sacrifice and devotion. 4. Holy TempleThe future temple in Jerusalem, which would become the center of Jewish worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. 5. IsraelThe nation to whom David is king, and for whom the temple will serve as a spiritual center. Teaching Points Delight in God's WorkDavid's delight in the house of God shows that our giving should be motivated by love and joy, not obligation. Personal SacrificeDavid's offering from his personal treasures teaches us about the importance of personal sacrifice in our service to God. Vision for Future GenerationsDavid's preparation for the temple, which he would not see completed, encourages us to invest in God's work for future generations. Generosity as WorshipDavid's act of giving is an act of worship, reminding us that our generosity is a form of worship to God. Leadership by ExampleDavid leads by example, showing that leaders should be the first to commit and give towards God's work. Bible Study Questions 1. How does David's delight in the house of God challenge our attitudes towards giving and supporting the church today? 2. In what ways can we make personal sacrifices for the sake of God's kingdom, similar to David's offering of his treasures? 3. How can we ensure that our giving is motivated by joy and love rather than obligation or recognition? 4. What are some ways we can invest in the spiritual growth and development of future generations, as David did for the temple? 5. How can leaders in the church today follow David's example of leading by giving and setting a standard for others to follow? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Samuel 7This chapter discusses God's covenant with David, promising that his son would build the temple. It provides context for David's dedication and preparation for the temple. 1 Kings 8Solomon's dedication of the temple, fulfilling the vision and preparation that David began. Matthew 6:21Jesus teaches about where one's treasure is, there the heart will be also, connecting to David's heart for God's house. 2 Corinthians 9:7Paul speaks about giving cheerfully, which reflects David's delight in giving to the temple. People David, Gad, Isaac, Jehiel, Jesse, Nathan, Ophir, Samuel, Solomon, ZadokPlaces Hebron, Jerusalem, OphirTopics Addition, Affection, Already, Dear, Delight, Delighting, Devotion, Gold, Got, Holy, Moreover, Peculiar, Personal, Possessions, Prepared, Private, Proper, Property, Provided, Ready, Sanctuary, Seeing, Silver, Store, Substance, Temple, Treasure, TreasuresDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Chronicles 29:3 8297 love, for God 1 Chronicles 29:1-5 4345 metalworkers
8223 dedication 1 Chronicles 29:1-6 8225 devotion 1 Chronicles 29:1-7 4303 metals 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 7912 collections
8811 riches, attitudes to 1 Chronicles 29:2-3 7467 temple, Solomon's 1 Chronicles 29:2-5 4363 silver
7402 offerings 1 Chronicles 29:3-4 5856 extravagance
8436 giving, of possessions 1 Chronicles 29:3-5 4351 refining
5272 craftsmen
5591 treasure Library The Waves of Time
'The times that went over him.'--1 CHRON. xxix. 30. This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is referring in it to other written authorities in which there are fuller particulars concerning his hero; and he says, 'the acts of David the King, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the seer ... with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over all Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.' Now I have ventured …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThat we Ought to Offer Ourselves and all that is Ours to God, and to Pray for All
The Voice of the Disciple Lord, all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.(1) I desire to offer myself up unto thee as a freewill offering, and to continue Thine for ever. Lord, in the uprightness of mine heart I willingly offer(2) myself to Thee to-day to be Thy servant for ever, in humble submission and for a sacrifice of perpetual praise. Receive me with this holy Communion of Thy precious Body, which I celebrate before Thee this day in the presence of the Angels invisibly surrounding, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity Enoch, the Deathless
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. Enoch was the bright particular star of the patriarchal epoch. His record is short, but eloquent. It is crowded into a few words, but every word, when placed under examination, expands indefinitely. Every virtue may be read into them; every eulogium possible to a human character shines from them. He was a devout man, a fearless preacher of righteousness, an intimate friend of God, and the only man of his dispensation who did not see death. He sheds a lustre on the …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known The Exile --Continued.
We have one psalm which the title connects with the beginning of David's stay at Adullam,--the thirty-fourth. The supposition that it dates from that period throws great force into many parts of it, and gives a unity to what is else apparently fragmentary and disconnected. Unlike those already considered, which were pure soliloquies, this is full of exhortation and counsel, as would naturally be the case if it were written when friends and followers began to gather to his standard. It reads like …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
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 …
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