1 Chronicles 22:3
1 Chronicles 22:3 in Multiple Translations
David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed
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;
And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the couplings; and brass in abundance without weight;
And he got together a great store of iron, for the nails for the doors and for the joins; and brass, more in weight than might be measured;
David provided plenty of iron to make the nails for the entrance doors and for the supports, as well as more bronze than could be weighed.
Dauid also prepared much yron for the nayles of the doores and of the gates, and for the ioynings, and abundance of brasse passing weight,
And iron in abundance for nails for leaves of the gates, and for couplings, hath David prepared, and brass in abundance — there is no weighing.
David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates and for the couplings, and bronze in abundance without weight,
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;
And David prepared in abundance iron for the nails of the gates, and for the closures and joinings: and of brass an immense weight.
David provided a large amount of iron for making nails and hinges for the doors in the gates of the temple. He also provided so much bronze for making the altar and various utensils, that no one could weigh it all.
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1 Chronicles 22:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַרְזֶ֣ל
לָ֠/רֹב
לַֽ/מִּסְמְרִ֞ים
לְ/דַלְת֧וֹת
הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֛ים
וְ/לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֖וֹת
הֵכִ֣ין
דָּוִ֑יד
וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
לָ/רֹ֖ב
אֵ֥ין
מִשְׁקָֽל
וּ/בַרְזֶ֣ל
barzel
H1270
iron
Conj | N-ms
לָ֠/רֹב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
לַֽ/מִּסְמְרִ֞ים
maçmêr
H4548
nail
Prep | N-cp
לְ/דַלְת֧וֹת
deleth
H1817
door
Prep | N-fp
הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֛ים
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Art | N-mp
וְ/לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֖וֹת
mᵉchabbᵉrâh
H4226
clamp
Conj | Prep | N-fp
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
Conj | N-fs
לָ/רֹ֖ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
מִשְׁקָֽל
mishqâl
H4948
weight
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 22:3
וּ/בַרְזֶ֣ל
barzel
H1270
"iron"
Conj | N-ms
Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.
Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.
לָ֠/רֹב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
לַֽ/מִּסְמְרִ֞ים
maçmêr
H4548
"nail"
Prep | N-cp
This Hebrew word means a nail or peg, often used for building or hanging objects. It appears in the book of Exodus, describing the construction of the tabernacle. The word is also used in Ecclesiastes to describe a peg holding things together.
Definition: nail
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: nail. See also: 1 Chronicles 22:3; Isaiah 41:7; Jeremiah 10:4.
לְ/דַלְת֧וֹת
deleth
H1817
"door"
Prep | N-fp
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
הַ/שְּׁעָרִ֛ים
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
וְ/לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֖וֹת
mᵉchabbᵉrâh
H4226
"clamp"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
This term refers to a clamp or brace that holds things together. It can also mean a joint or a coupling, like when two pieces of wood are joined. In Exodus 35:11, it describes the clasps that held the tabernacle's curtains together.
Definition: binder, clamp, joint
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: coupling, joining. See also: 1 Chronicles 22:3; 2 Chronicles 34:11.
הֵכִ֣ין
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
דָּוִ֑יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
וּ/נְחֹ֥שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
לָ/רֹ֖ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מִשְׁקָֽל
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 22:3
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:3
Context — Preparations for the Temple
1Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”
2So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.
3David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed
4and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. 5And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 22:14 | Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 29:2 | Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 7:47 | Solomon left all these articles unweighed, because there were so many. The weight of the bronze could not be determined. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 29:7 | Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 4:18 | Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 52:20 | As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. |
1 Chronicles 22:3 Summary
[David provided a large quantity of iron and bronze for the construction of the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:3, which shows his dedication to building a house for God that was worthy of His greatness. This preparation was necessary for the temple's gateways and fittings, and it demonstrates David's attention to detail and commitment to excellence, similar to how God instructed the Israelites to build the tabernacle with the best materials, as seen in Exodus 25:2-7. By providing such a vast amount of materials, David was able to ensure that the temple would be a magnificent structure that would honor God, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 22:5. This example encourages us to be diligent and thorough in our own efforts to serve God, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the large quantity of iron and bronze provided by David?
The large quantity of iron and bronze provided by David was necessary for the construction of the temple, specifically for the nails and fittings of the gateways, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:3, and also for other structural elements, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:15-16.
Why did David feel the need to provide such a vast amount of materials for the temple?
David wanted to ensure that the temple was built in a manner that was worthy of God's greatness, as he stated in 1 Chronicles 22:5, and he was making preparations for it before his death, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:5, similar to how God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle with the best materials, as seen in Exodus 25:2-7.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles, which focuses on the preparation and planning for the construction of the temple, as seen in 1 Chronicles 22:1-5, and it highlights David's role as a leader who is dedicated to serving God and preparing for the next generation, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19.
What can we learn from David's example in this verse?
We can learn from David's example the importance of planning and preparing for the work of God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, and the value of being diligent and thorough in our efforts to serve Him, as mentioned in Colossians 3:23-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can prepare and plan for the work that God has called me to do, just like David prepared for the construction of the temple?
- How can I ensure that my efforts to serve God are done with excellence and diligence, just like David's preparations for the temple?
- What are some areas in my life where I can apply the principle of being thorough and diligent in my service to God, as seen in David's example?
- How can I balance the need for careful planning and preparation with the need to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 22:3
And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings,.... Great plenty of iron to make nails of for joining the boards together, of which the doors and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 22:3
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; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
For the joinings; to be used, together with melted lead, for the joining of those great and square stones together.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
1 Chronicles 22:3 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;Ver. 3. And David prepared iron in abundance, &c.] Many parents prepare guilt in abundance, hoards and heaps of evil gotten goods - and there with God’ s curse - to spend on their lusts, &c. As for pious and charitable uses, they cry out, with Judas, Whereto is this waste?
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
(3) For the nails.—Mismĕ ?rîm happens to occur only in the later books of the Old Testament, but may well be an ancient word. (Comp. the Assyrian asmarê “spears,” which derives from the same root.) For the doors of the gates.—he doors were to be what we call folding-doors (1 Kings 6:34-35). For the joinings.—Literally, things that couple, or connect (feminine participle): i.e., iron clamps and hinges. In 2 Chronicles 34:11 the same term is used of wooden clamps or braces. And brass.—Bronze, which was much used in the ornamental work of ancient buildings. Comp. the plates of bronze which once adorned the doors of the temple of Shalmaneser II. (B.C. 854), at Balawât, and are now in the British Museum. Sennacherib, in a later age (B.C. 700), describes the doors of his palace at Nineveh as “overlaid with shining bronze.” Without weight.—A natural hyperbole. The actual amounts would, of course, be known to the royal treasurers. (Comp. the common use of the phrases la niba, la mani “without number,” “without measure,” in Assyrian accounts of spoils and captives.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
Verse 3. Irons - for the nails, &c.] Iron for bolts, bars, hinges, &c., &c.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 22:3
3. the joinings] R.V. the couplings.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 22:3
For the joinings - i. e., the girders, or cramps - pieces of iron to be used in joining beams or stones together.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 22:3
3. Nails for the doors of the gates — “That is, for the folding doors of the gates; partly for the pivots on which the folding doors turned, partly to strengthen the boards of which the doors were made.” — Keil.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 22:3
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David - Which Shall Fufill All My Will by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives. Without His presence, everything else is meaningless. The preacher reminds us that Jesus prom |
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Preparation in Building by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the process of building and presenting vessels for God's purpose. The sermon begins by emphasizing that God had a purpose in mind even before |
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What Is a Christian 17 Christian Is a Temple by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of preparation and dedication to the Lord. He references 1 Chronicles 29:2, where King David expresses his commitment to preparing |
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The Weight Could Not Be Found Out. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the beauty of unmeasured generosity in serving God, illustrating that true devotion transcends the need for accounting what we give. He draws parallels betwee |