1 Chronicles 29:6

1 Chronicles 29:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.

King James Version KJV

¶ Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,

American Standard Version ASV

Then the princes of the fathers’ houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the heads of families and the chiefs of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the controllers of the king's business, freely gave themselves;

Free Bible Version FBV

They gave willingly—the family leaders, those in charge of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king's work.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So the princes of the families, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captaines of thousands and of hundreths, with the rulers of the Kings worke, offred willingly,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the heads of the fathers, and the heads of the tribes of Israel, and the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, even to the heads of the work of the king, offer willingly.

World English Bible WEB

Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Then the heads of the families, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and the overseers of the king’s possessions promised,

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the leaders of the families/clans, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of 1,000 soldiers and the commanders of 100 soldiers, and the officials who supervised the work that the king wanted done, gave gifts ◄willingly/because they wanted to give them►.

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1 Chronicles 29:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩ שָׂרֵ֨י הָ/אָב֜וֹת וְ/שָׂרֵ֣י שִׁבְטֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל וְ/שָׂרֵ֤י הָ/אֲלָפִים֙ וְ/הַ/מֵּא֔וֹת וּ/לְ/שָׂרֵ֖י מְלֶ֥אכֶת הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ

וַ/יִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩ nâdab H5068 be willing Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp

שָׂרֵ֨י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

הָ/אָב֜וֹת ʼâb H1 father Art | N-mp

וְ/שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 ruler Conj | N-mp

שִׁבְטֵ֣י shêbeṭ H7626 tribe N-mp

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper

וְ/שָׂרֵ֤י sar H8269 ruler Conj | N-mp

הָ/אֲלָפִים֙ ʼeleph H505 thousand Art | Adj

וְ/הַ/מֵּא֔וֹת mêʼâh H3967 hundred Conj | Art | Adj

וּ/לְ/שָׂרֵ֖י sar H8269 ruler Conj | Prep | N-mp

מְלֶ֥אכֶת mᵉlâʼkâh H4399 work N-fs

הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 29:6

וַ/יִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩ nâdab H5068 "be willing" Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp

To be willing or volunteer, like David in 2 Samuel 6:1, and can also mean to offer freely, as in Ezra 2:68.

Definition: 1) to incite, impel, make willing 1a) (Qal) to incite, impel 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to volunteer 1b2) to offer free-will offerings Aramaic equivalent: ne.dav (נְדַב "be willing" H5069)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: offer freely, be (give, make, offer self) willing(-ly). See also: Exodus 25:2; 1 Chronicles 29:9; Nehemiah 11:2.

שָׂרֵ֨י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden

Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.

הָ/אָב֜וֹת ʼâb H1 "father" Art | N-mp

In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.

Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.

וְ/שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 "ruler" Conj | N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

שִׁבְטֵ֣י shêbeṭ H7626 "tribe" N-mp

This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.

Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe

Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

וְ/שָׂרֵ֤י sar H8269 "ruler" Conj | N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

הָ/אֲלָפִים֙ ʼeleph H505 "thousand" Art | Adj

A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.

Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops

Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.

וְ/הַ/מֵּא֔וֹת mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Conj | Art | Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

וּ/לְ/שָׂרֵ֖י sar H8269 "ruler" Conj | Prep | N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

מְלֶ֥אכֶת mᵉlâʼkâh H4399 "work" N-fs

Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.

Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious

Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.

הַ/מֶּֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 29:6

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1 Chronicles 29:6 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:6
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:6
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:6
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:6
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:6

Context — Offerings for the Temple

4three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, 5for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”

6Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.

7Toward 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. 8Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Corinthians 9:7	Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
2	1 Chronicles 27:25–1	—
3	Isaiah 60:3–10	Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. Who are these who fly like clouds, like doves to their shelters? Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.
4	1 Chronicles 27:1–15	This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.

1 Chronicles 29:6 Summary

[This verse shows us that the leaders of Israel were inspired to give willingly to support the construction of the house of the Lord, after King David's call to consecrate themselves to the Lord. This act of giving willingly is an example of what it means to give with a cheerful and generous heart, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7. By giving willingly, we demonstrate our love and obedience to God, and we can trust that He will provide for us, as promised in Philippians 4:19. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can give willingly in our own lives, whether through our time, talents, or resources.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What prompted the leaders of Israel to give willingly in 1 Chronicles 29:6?

The leaders of Israel were inspired to give willingly after King David's example of generosity and his call to consecrate themselves to the Lord, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:5, which reflects the spirit of giving seen in Exodus 35:21 and 2 Corinthians 9:7.

Who were the leaders that gave willingly in this verse?

The leaders who gave willingly included the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work, demonstrating a unified response to King David's call to support the construction of the house of the Lord.

What does it mean to give willingly, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:6?

To give willingly, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:6, means to give with a cheerful and generous heart, without coercion, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 9:7, where it is written that God loves a cheerful giver.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of giving in the Bible?

This verse is part of a larger theme of giving in the Bible, where giving is seen as a form of worship and an act of obedience to God, as taught in Malachi 3:10 and Matthew 6:2-4, emphasizing the importance of giving with the right heart and motives.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I can give willingly, just like the leaders of Israel, and what might be holding me back from doing so?
How can I cultivate a heart of generosity, like King David, and what role does gratitude play in this process, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5?
In what ways can I use my resources, whether financial or otherwise, to support the work of the Lord and advance His kingdom, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 6:18-19?
What does it mean for me to consecrate myself to the Lord, as King David called the people to do in 1 Chronicles 29:5, and how can I apply this in my daily life, following the example of Romans 12:1-2?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:6

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel,.... The princes of the twelve tribes: and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work; who were

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 29:6

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, Then the chief of the fathers

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:6

1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’ s work, offered willingly,Ver. 6. Offered willingly.] Liberales se exhibuerunt operas et opes sponte conferentes, Their obedience was prompt and present, their contribution large and liberal.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 29:6

(6) Then the chief of the fathers.—And the princes of the clans, &c., volunteered, showed themselves liberal (nâdîb: 1 Chronicles 28:21; comp. Proverbs 19:6). Chief . . . princes . . . captains . . . rulers.—All these words represent a single Hebrew term (sârîm). Princes of the clans or houses = heads of the houses elsewhere. With the rulers of the king’s work.—The stewards or bailiffs of the royal domains (1 Chronicles 27:25-31). The construction here is like that in 1 Chronicles 28:21. The particle rendered “with” (le) appears to mean much the same as ‘ãd, “even unto,” assigning an inclusive limit.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 29:6

6–9. The Offerings of the Chiefs of Israel 6. the chief of the fathers] R.V. the princes of the fathers’ houses. over the king’s work] See 1 Chronicles 27:25-31.

Sermons on 1 Chronicles 29:6

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