2 Chronicles 5:1
Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.
Original Language Analysis
וַתִּשְׁלַם֙
was finished
H7999
וַתִּשְׁלַם֙
was finished
Strong's:
H7999
Word #:
1 of 25
to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 25
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה
Thus all the work
H4399
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה
Thus all the work
Strong's:
H4399
Word #:
3 of 25
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֥ה
made
H6213
עָשָׂ֥ה
made
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 25
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בֵּ֥ית
for the house
H1004
בֵּ֥ית
for the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 25
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 25
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
קָדְשֵׁ֣י׀
had dedicated
H6944
קָדְשֵׁ֣י׀
had dedicated
Strong's:
H6944
Word #:
12 of 25
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
אָבִ֗יו
his father
H1
אָבִ֗יו
his father
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
14 of 25
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכֶּ֤סֶף
and the silver
H3701
הַכֶּ֤סֶף
and the silver
Strong's:
H3701
Word #:
16 of 25
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַזָּהָב֙
and the gold
H2091
הַזָּהָב֙
and the gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
18 of 25
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
19 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
20 of 25
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַכֵּלִ֔ים
and all the instruments
H3627
הַכֵּלִ֔ים
and all the instruments
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
21 of 25
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
נָתַ֕ן
put
H5414
נָתַ֕ן
put
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
22 of 25
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Historical Context
Temple completion (c. 960 BCE) took seven years (2 Chronicles 3:2; 1 Kings 6:38). Solomon's incorporating David's dedicated items honored his father's preparation while demonstrating that God works through successive generations, each faithful in their season.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'preparations' from previous generations are you building upon in your spiritual life and ministry?
- How are you preparing resources - spiritual, material, wisdom - for future generations to complete God's work?
Analysis & Commentary
The temple completion: 'Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.' The word 'finished' (shalem) shares a root with Solomon's name (Shlomo - peaceful/complete). Previous generations' preparations (David's) combined with present labor (Solomon's) completed God's work. This teaches that kingdom work requires generational continuity - some prepare, others build, but all contribute to God's purposes. Christ proclaimed 'It is finished' (John 19:30), completing redemption's work that prophets prepared for.