1 Chronicles 22

Preparations for the Temple

1 Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altarAltar: מִזְבֵּחַ (Mizbeach). The Hebrew mizbeach (מִזְבֵּחַ) means altar—from the root 'to slaughter.' Altars were places where sacrifices were offered to God, pointing forward to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. of the burnt offering for Israel. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 3:1. References God: Genesis 28:17. Sacrifice: 2 Samuel 24:18, 2 Kings 18:22

2 And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References David: 2 Chronicles 2:17

3 And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight; Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 22:14, 29:2, 29:7, 1 Kings 7:47

4 Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 29:1, 1 Kings 3:7. Parallel theme: John 3:30, 13:1

David's Charge to Solomon

6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel.

7 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.: References God: Deuteronomy 12:5, 12:11, Psalms 132:5

8 But the wordWord: דָּבָר (Davar). The Hebrew davar (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6). of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. References Lord: 1 Kings 5:3. Blood: 1 Chronicles 28:3

9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. References Israel: 1 Kings 4:20, 4:25. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 5:4

10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdomKingdom: מַלְכוּת (Malkhut). The Hebrew malkhut (מַלְכוּת) denotes kingdom or royal rule—the realm and reign of a king. God's kingdom represents His sovereign rule over all creation. over Israel for ever. Kingdom: Isaiah 9:7. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 5:5, Psalms 89:26, Hebrews 1:5

11 Now, my son, the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 22:16

12 Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. of the LORD thy God. References God: Psalms 72:1, James 1:5. Word: 1 John 2:3. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:6, 2 Chronicles 1:10, Proverbs 14:8, Luke 21:15 +2

13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. Judgment: 1 Chronicles 28:7, 1 Kings 2:3. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 28:10, Ephesians 6:10. Good: 1 Chronicles 28:20. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:6, Galatians 6:2, 2 Timothy 2:1, James 2:8 +4

14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. References Lord: 2 Kings 25:16. Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 22:3, 1 Kings 10:14

15 Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.

16 Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. be with thee. Resurrection: Ephesians 5:14. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 22:11, Joshua 1:9, 7:10, 1 Corinthians 15:58. Parallel theme: Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13 +2

17 David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

18 Is not the LORD your GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. References God: 1 Chronicles 23:25. References Lord: Joshua 23:1, 2 Samuel 7:1. Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 22:9

19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. Covenant: 1 Kings 8:6, 8:21, 2 Chronicles 5:7, 6:11. Resurrection: Acts 22:16. References God: 1 Chronicles 22:7, 28:9, Deuteronomy 4:29. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 16:11. Temple: Psalms 27:4 +5