1 Chronicles 29:1

Authorized King James Version

Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר
H559
said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
דָּוִ֤יד
H1732
Furthermore David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#3
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
the king
a king
#4
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הַקָּהָ֔ל
H6951
unto all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#6
שְׁלֹמֹ֨ה
H8010
Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#7
בְנִ֥י
H1121
my son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#8
אֶחָ֛ד
H259
whom alone
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#9
בָּֽחַר
H977
hath chosen
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#10
בּ֥וֹ
H0
#11
אֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#12
נַ֣עַר
H5288
is yet young
(concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latit
#13
וָרָ֑ךְ
H7390
and tender
tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
#14
וְהַמְּלָאכָ֣ה
H4399
and the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#15
גְדוֹלָ֔ה
H1419
is great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#16
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#17
לֹ֤א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#18
לְאָדָם֙
H120
is not for man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#19
הַבִּירָ֔ה
H1002
for the palace
a castle or palace
#20
כִּ֖י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#21
לַֽיהוָ֥ה
H3068
but for the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#22
אֱלֹהִֽים׃
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection