28:1 the commanders of the tribes Listed in 27:16–22.

the commanders of working groups who served the king Listed in 27:1–15.

the commanders over all the property Listed in 27:25–31.

court officials Listed in 27:32–34.

mighty warriors Listed in 11:10–47.

28:2 a house of rest David explains his intention to build the temple to the assembly. See 17:1–15 and note.

28:3 you have shed blood See 22:8.

28:4 chose me David emphasizes God’s initiative and support for his kingship.

28:5 many sons A list of David’s sons is found in 1 Chron 3:1–9. By mentioning the number of his sons, David emphasizes God’s specific election of Solomon (see note on v. 4).

28:6 a father to him See note on 2 Sam 7:14.

28:7 I will establish his kingdom The Chronicler closely associates the Davidic dynasty with God’s kingdom. See 1 Chr 17:14 and note.

he firmly performs my commandments and my judgments David emphasizes the need for obedience and faithfulness to the Law (see 22:12 and note).

28:8 you may take possession of this good land David’s language is reminiscent of Moses’ charges to Israel before they entered the land (see Deut 30:16 and note).

28:9 know The Hebrew verb used here, yada’, implies recognizing God’s power and sovereignty.

a whole heart The Hebrew phrase used here, levav shalem, is common in 1–2 Chronicles and often refers to national unity (1 Chr 12:38; 29:9). David uses it here to encourage Solomon to serve God completely.

28:10 Yahweh has chosen David again emphasizes that Solomon was God’s choice. See note on v. 4.

Election

28:11 the plan of the vestibule David gives Solomon the plan for the temple. The plan is complete, covering all the different rooms and courts. These plans do not come from David, but from the hand of Yahweh (v. 19).

28:12 all that he had in mind See 2 Chr 3:3–9.

28:13 the working groups of the priests and the Levites Described in 1 Chron 23:1–26:32.

28:15 the weight of the golden lampstands See 2 Chr 4:7.

28:16 for the tables of the arranged bread, each table See 2 Chr 4:8.

28:18 gold for the plan for the chariot—the cherubim See 2 Chr 3:10–14.

28:19 the hand of Yahweh Just as Moses’ plans for the tabernacle came from God (Exod 25:40), so also David’s plans and instructions for the temple came from God.

28:20 Be strong and courageous David repeats his earlier charge to Solomon. See 1 Chron 22:13 and note.

28:21 for all your commands Earlier, David had charged the leaders to support Solomon (22:17–19).