1 Chronicles 22:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Then David gave orders to all the chiefs of Israel to give their help to Solomon his son, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899

David also charged all the princes of Israel, to help Solomon his son,

Free Bible Version

David also ordered all the leaders in Israel to help his son Solomon.

Geneva Bible 1599

Dauid also commanded all the princes of Israel to helpe Salomon his sonne, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Then David commanded that all the Israeli leaders must assist Solomon. He said to them,

Unlocked Literal Bible

David also ordered all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And David giveth charge to all heads of Israel to give help to Solomon his son,

Context

Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple

¹⁶in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”¹⁷Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:¹⁸“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people.

Summary

In this verse, King David charges his son Solomon with the responsibility of building the temple for the Lord. David emphasizes the importance of wholehearted devotion to God and obedience to His commands in carrying out this monumental task. The verse underscores the significance of faithfulness and diligence in fulfilling God's purposes, as well as the blessings that come from following God's will. David's words serve as a reminder that serving the Lord requires commitment, reverence, and unwavering trust in His guidance.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Is not the Lord your God with you?.... Blessing them with wealth and riches: and hath he not given you rest on every side? from all enemies within and without; so that they had peace and quietness, and leisure to attend the service he recommended to them: for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into my hand; meaning the rest of the Canaanites, who before were unsubdued, as even the Jebusites in Jerusalem: and the land is subdued before the Lord, and before his people; and the extent of it carried to its utmost bounds, as God had promised.