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29:1–9 David completes his preparations by taking an offering for the temple.

29:1 to all the assembly Which David assembled in 28:1.

has chosen See note on 28:4.

29:3 I have given David leads by example. He uses his generosity to encourage all the leaders of Israel to also give freely to the temple (v. 5).

29:4 three thousand talents of gold See note on 22:14.

Ophir A region (likely in Arabia) known for fine gold (Job 28:16; Isa 13:12).

The exact location of Ophir is uncertain. Since Solomon sent ships to Ophir (1 Kgs 9:26–28), it was probably positioned on the coast—probably on the Arabian Peninsula on the Red Sea.

Ophir EDB

29:6 offered themselves willingly Refers to making a voluntary sacrifice. While this kind of offering can sometimes indicate an animal sacrifice (Lev 22:18–19), here it indicates a financial gift.

Moses also took a contribution from the people before building the tabernacle (Exod 35:23). There, he was instructed to do so by God (Exod 25:1–8). Besides providing materials for the temple, this freewill offering fostered national unity and allowed people to actively participate in the building of the temple. People in the postexilic era also offered freewill offerings to help rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:5–6; 2:68).

29:8 Jehiel the Gershonite Jehiel’s family was in charge of the temple treasuries (1 Chron 26:21–22).

29:9 the people rejoiced The Chronicler emphasizes the joy associated with the people’s freewill offering. See note on 12:40.

a whole heart Refers to a unified purpose. See note on 28:9.

29:10–19 David’s final action in 1–2 Chronicles is a public prayer of thanksgiving to God. In response to the people’s freewill offering, David blesses God. He asserts that God is the source of riches and honor as everything ultimately belongs to God. David thanks God for the abundance He has given, which has allowed the people to provide for the temple. Finally, he petitions God to keep the people’s hearts directed toward Him and to give Solomon a faithful heart as he builds the temple.

29:10 God of Israel, our father See note on Exod 3:6.

29:11 Yours, O Yahweh, is the kingdom See note on 1 Chron 17:14.

head While the Hebrew word used here, rosh, literally means “head,” it often is used to mean “first” (Prov 8:26) or “chief” (Deut 1:13; 33:5). Here, it indicates that God is exalted as the ultimate ruler of all creation.

29:12 And wealth and glory are from you David attributes his success and wealth to God’s blessing.

Riches and honor were considered a sign of God’s blessing and approval. When Solomon asked for wisdom, God rewarded him with wisdom as well as riches and honor (2 Chr 1:12). Other righteous kings like Jehoshaphat (2 Chr 17:5) and Hezekiah (2 Chr 32:27) are also described as having riches and honor.

29:14 who are my people Compared to the greatness and sovereignty of God, David recognizes their humble position. He acknowledges their place as sojourners in God’s creation and recognizes their mortality.

29:15 strangers before you See Lev 25:23, where Yahweh describes the Israelites as travelers on His land.

29:18 establish their heart toward you David asks for God to help them keep faithful to His covenant.

29:19 a heart of peace See note on 1 Chron 28:9.

29:20–25 The Chronicler describes the anointing of Solomon as a great celebration. It lasts two days, and the people offer sacrifices and feast.

29:21 burnt offerings See Exod 29:38–42 and note.

29:22 they anointed him commander This description of Solomon’s anointing leaves out some of the conflict described in 1 Kgs 1:5–53.

In the Kings account, one of David’s other sons, Adonijah, tries to establish himself as king (see 1 Kgs 1:5 and note). The prophet Nathan tells David about Adonijah’s actions (see 1 Kgs 1:11–27 and note). David then instructs Nathan to take Zadok the priest and anoint Solomon (see 1 Kgs 1:28–53 and note). Presumably, the Chronicler did not include this information because it was not relevant to his emphasis on national unity. All of Israel is united here in the goal of building the temple, establishing proper temple worship, and remaining faithful to God’s covenant.

The Chronicler’s Message TOTC 1 Ch

they anointed him commander for Yahweh, and Zadok the priest See note on 1 Kgs 1:8.

29:27 forty years Approximately 1011–971 bc.

In Hebron he reigned seven years David ruled in Hebron as king over Judah for two years while Saul’s son, Ish-bosheth, was king over Israel (2 Sam 2:4–4:12).

29:29 The Chronicler seems to be referencing three different sources associated with the spiritual figures of Samuel, Nathan, and Gad (1 Sam 1; 2 Sam 7; 24:11–14)—presumably these were works about, or by, each of these prophetic figures. It could also be that that this is a broad reference to a collective work involving information pertaining to the ministries of prophetic figures (compare note on 2 Chr 33:19).

The Chronicler’s Sources 1, 2 Chronicles (NAC)

Sources EBC 1Ki—Job

the words of King David A common epitaph for the deceased kings (1 Kgs 11:41; 14:19).

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