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Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the LORD is finished. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the LORD is finished correctly. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a> And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said to his son Solomon, &#8220Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for Yahweh God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of Yahweh is completed. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and take action; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor abandon you [but will guide you in the construction] until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or abandon you until all the work for the service of the LORD’s house is finished. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said to his son Solomon, &#8220Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don&#8217t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He won&#8217t leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the LORD&#8217s house is finished. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But you must see that everything is done according to these plans. Be confident, and never be afraid of anything or get discouraged. The LORD my God will help you do everything needed to finish the temple, so it can be used for worshiping him. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD be finished. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David also told his son Solomon, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or terrified. The LORD God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you before all the work on the LORD's temple is finished. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> King David said to his son Solomon, "Be confident and determined. Start the work and don't let anything stop you. The LORD God, whom I serve, will be with you. He will not abandon you, but he will stay with you until you finish the work to be done on his Temple. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> David continued with these words for his son Solomon: "Be strong and courageous, and get to work. Never be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor will he abandon you right up to your completion of the work for the service of the Temple of the LORD. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> David also said to Solomon his son, ?Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a> David said to his son Solomon: "Be strong and brave! Do it! Don't be afraid and don't panic! For the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the LORD's temple is finished. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong, and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a> David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed, for Yahweh God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you, until all the work for the service of Yahweh’s house is finished. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do; do not fear nor be frightened, for YHWH God, my God, [is] with you; He does not fail you, nor forsake you, to the completion of all the work of the service of the house of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith to Solomon his son, 'Be strong, and courageous, and do; do not fear nor be affrighted, for Jehovah God, my God, is with thee; He doth not fail thee, nor forsake thee, unto the completion of all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to Solomon his son, Be strong and be active, and do: thou shalt not fear, and thou shalt not be terrified, for Jehovah God, my God, is with thee; he will not be slack to thee, and he will not forsake thee till the finishing all the works of the service of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said to Solomon his son: Act like a man, and take courage, and do: fear not, and be not dismayed: for the Lord my God will be with thee, and will not leave thee, nor forsake thee, till thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> David also said to his son Solomon: “Act manfully, and be strengthened, and carry it out. You should not be afraid, and you should not be dismayed. For the Lord my God will be with you, and he will not send you away, nor will he abandon you, until you have perfected the entire work of the ministry of the house of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Then David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and steadfast, and go to work; do not fear or be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or abandon you before you have completed all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said further to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and act. Do not be afraid or dismayed; for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it; fear not, nor be dismayed; for the LORD God is with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to Solomon his son: “Be strong and be valiant and work and do not fear and do not be shaken, for The LORD of LORDS is with you; he shall not leave you and he shall not forsake you until you finish building all the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said to Solomon his son: 'Be strong and of good courage, and do it; fear not, nor be dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, is with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD be finished. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong, and play the man, and do: fear not, neither be terrified; for the Lord my God is with thee; he will not forsake thee, and will not fail thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of the Lord. And behold the pattern of the temple, even his house, and its treasury, and the upper chambers, and the inner store-rooms, and the place of propitiation, and the plan of the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=8066" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">The Plans for the Temple</a> …19“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” 20<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David also</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: liš·lō·mōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">to Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥă·zaq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">“Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: we·’ĕ·maṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and courageous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wa·‘ă·śêh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: tê·ḥāṯ (V-Nifal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">or discouraged,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">is with you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He will neither</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: yar·pə·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">fail you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ya·‘az·ḇe·kā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 2mse) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">nor forsake you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">for the service</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: liḵ·lō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">is finished.</a> 21The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5-9</a> No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. / Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6-8</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” / Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/zechariah/8-13.htm">Zechariah 8:13</a> As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.Be strong<a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a> Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">1 Chronicles 22:18</a> Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.<a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7,8</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… fear not<a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10,13</a> Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness… <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?he will not fail thee<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a> There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.<a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Act</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-10.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-23.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-16.htm">Fail</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-31.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-19.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 28</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, </a> 5. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God</a> 9. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">He encourages Solomon to build the temple</a> 11. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>David also said to Solomon his son David, nearing the end of his reign, addresses Solomon, his chosen successor. This moment is significant as it marks the transition of leadership and the continuation of God's covenant with David's lineage. Solomon is tasked with building the temple, a project David had prepared for but was not permitted to complete due to his history as a warrior (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">1 Chronicles 22:8</a>).Be strong and courageous, and do it This exhortation echoes God's words to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>) as he prepared to lead Israel into the Promised Land. It emphasizes the need for strength and courage in fulfilling God's commands. Solomon is encouraged to act decisively in building the temple, a monumental task requiring both physical and spiritual fortitude.Do not be afraid or discouraged Fear and discouragement are common human responses to daunting tasks. David reassures Solomon, reminding him that God’s presence dispels fear. This assurance is a recurring biblical theme, seen in God's promises to leaders like Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a>) and Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>).for the LORD God, my God, is with you David personalizes his faith, emphasizing his relationship with God and passing this assurance to Solomon. The presence of God is a central promise throughout Scripture, providing comfort and strength (<a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>). It underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people.He will neither fail you nor forsake you This promise of God's faithfulness is foundational in Scripture, reflecting His unchanging nature (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>). It assures Solomon of divine support, reinforcing that God’s plans will be accomplished through him, just as He had been faithful to David.before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished The temple, a central place of worship, symbolizes God's dwelling among His people. Its completion is crucial for Israel's spiritual life. This phrase highlights the importance of perseverance until the task is fully accomplished, reflecting the biblical principle of finishing the work God assigns (<a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>). Solomon's temple foreshadows the ultimate dwelling of God with humanity through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is nearing the end of his reign. He is giving a charge to his son Solomon to build the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David, chosen to succeed him as king and tasked with building the temple for the LORD. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The house of the LORD that Solomon is instructed to build, a central place of worship for Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The LORD God</a> The God of Israel, who promises His presence and support to Solomon in the task ahead. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_charge.htm">The Charge</a> David's encouragement to Solomon to be strong and courageous in fulfilling God's command.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_courage_in_god's_work.htm">Strength and Courage in God's Work</a> Just as Solomon was called to be strong and courageous, believers today are called to rely on God's strength in their tasks and callings. <a href="/topical/g/god's_unfailing_presence.htm">God's Unfailing Presence</a> The assurance that God will not fail or forsake us is a promise that extends to all believers, encouraging us to trust in His constant presence. <a href="/topical/c/completing_the_task.htm">Completing the Task</a> Like Solomon, we are called to complete the work God has given us, trusting that He will provide the resources and support needed. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear_and_discouragement.htm">Overcoming Fear and Discouragement</a> Fear and discouragement are common obstacles, but with God's presence, we can overcome them and move forward in faith. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a> David's charge to Solomon is a reminder of the importance of passing on a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to the next generation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28</a> <a href="/q/does_1_chr_28_5_align_with_david's_succession.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 28:5, where David says God chose Solomon as king, align with or contradict other biblical passages about political intrigue in David's succession?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_28_11-12_divine_or_human.htm">How can we confirm the temple blueprint in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 is divine revelation, not human design, based on historical and archaeological evidence of ancient temples?</a> <a href="/q/can_science_prove_god_knows_all_thoughts.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:9, David tells Solomon that God knows every human thought; how can this be scientifically or logically demonstrated, given current understandings of consciousness?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) And David said to Solomon his son.--The conclusion of the speech begun in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-9.htm" title="And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.">1Chronicles 28:9-10</a>, and interrupted by the transfer of the plans and designs (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-11.htm" title="Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlors thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,">1Chronicles 28:11-19</a>).Be strong and of good courage.--So <a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm" title="Then shall you prosper, if you take heed to fulfill the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.">1Chronicles 22:13</a>. "And do" is added here, because the time for action is imminent.Fear not . . . forsake thee.--From <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm" title="Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm" title="And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed.">Deuteronomy 31:8</a>. (See also <a href="/context/joshua/1-5.htm" title="There shall not any man be able to stand before you all the days of your life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with you: I will not fail you, nor forsake you.">Joshua 1:5-6</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 20, 21. - These verses, as above seen, continue and close David's urgent and last exhortation to Solomon. He has now done with admonition and urgent appeal, but he offers prayer for him (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm">1 Chronicles 29:19</a>). Verse 20. - David in this verse enlarges upon the certainty of God's faithful steady presence with Solomon and support of his work to the end. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>David also דָּוִ֜יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to Solomon לִשְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne his son, בְנ֗וֹ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son “Be strong חֲזַ֤ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous, וֶאֱמַץ֙ (we·’ĕ·maṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert and do [it]. וַעֲשֵׂ֔ה (wa·‘ă·śêh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּירָ֖א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged, תֵּחָ֑ת (tê·ḥāṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear for כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God, אֱלֹהִ֤ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative my God, אֱלֹהַי֙ (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is with you. עִמָּ֔ךְ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with He will not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fail you יַרְפְּךָ֙ (yar·pə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> Sink, relax or forsake you יַֽעַזְבֶ֔ךָּ (ya·‘az·ḇe·kā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the work מְלֶ֖אכֶת (mə·le·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property for the service עֲבוֹדַ֥ת (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is finished. לִכְל֕וֹת (liḵ·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:20 David said to Solomon his son Be (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>