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class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the leaders of fathers’ houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officers over the king’s work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the fathers’ <i>houses,</i> leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king’s work, offered willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the rulers of the fathers’ <i>households,</i> the leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and hundreds, with the supervisors of the king’s work, offered willingly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the rulers of the fathers&#8217 households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers over the king&#8217s work, offered willingly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the rulers of the fathers’ <i>households,</i> and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers over the king’s work, offered willingly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the commanders of the fathers’ <i>households</i>, and the commanders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the commanders of the king’s work, offered willingly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the rulers of the fathers’ <i>households</i>, and leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers of the king’s work, offered willingly<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king&#8217s work gave willingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After David finished speaking, the family leaders, the tribal leaders, the army commanders, and the government officials voluntarily gave gifts <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the officials in charge of the king's work gave generously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the heads of the clans, the officials of the tribes, the commanders of the army, and the administrators of the royal property volunteered to give <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the leaders of the ancestral households presented their voluntary offerings, as did the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king's business. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king's work contributed willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the ancestral houses, and the leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king's work, offered willingly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the heads of the fathers, and the heads of the tribes of Israel, and the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, and of the heads of the work of the king, offer willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chiefs of the fathers will show themselves willing, and the chiefs of the tribes of Israel, and the chiefs of thousands and of hundreds, and for the chiefs of the king's work,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so the leaders of the families, and the nobles of the tribes of Israel, as well as the tribunes and the centurions and the overseers of the king’s possessions, promised<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the heads of the families, the tribal commanders of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and those who had command of the king’s affairs came forward willingly<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the leaders of ancestral houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of the thousands and of the hundreds, and the officers over the king’s work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of the fathers and the princes of the tribes of Israel and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and the overseers of the king's work gathered together<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Chiefs of the fathers assembled, and the Chiefs of the tribes of Israel, and the Chiefs of thousands and of hundreds, and of those who are authorized over the work of the King.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then the heads of families, and the princes of the children of Israel, and the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, and the overseers of the works, and the king's builders, offered willingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=8185" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Offerings for the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">Then the leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ (Art:: N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of the households,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the officers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šiḇ·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">of the tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm (Art:: Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">of thousands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">and of hundreds,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: ū·lə·śā·rê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">in charge of the king’s</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.">work</a> <a href="/hebrew/5068.htm" title="5068: way·yiṯ·nad·də·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To incite, impel. A primitive root; to impel; hence, to volunteer, to present spontaneously.">gave willingly.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-20.htm">Exodus 35:20-29</a></span><br />Then the whole congregation of Israel withdrew from the presence of Moses. / And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Exodus 36:2-7</a></span><br />Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. / They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a></span><br />Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-37</a></span><br />The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-64</a></span><br />Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-15</a></span><br />Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">2 Kings 22:3-7</a></span><br />Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a></span><br />When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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,</p><p class="hdg">the chief</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1</a></b></br> Now the children of Israel after their number, <i>to wit</i>, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3-10</a></b></br> And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising… </p><p class="hdg">the rulers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25</a></b></br> And over the king's treasures <i>was</i> Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, <i>was</i> Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></b></br> Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, <i>so let him give</i>; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Business</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-3.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Controllers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-23.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Households</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Overseers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/8-15.htm">Business</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-13.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Controllers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Families</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-15.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Freewill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Households</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-16.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-2.htm">Overseers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-24.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Willingly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">David, by his example and entreaty</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">causes the princes and people to offer willingly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">David's thanksgiving and prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-26.htm">David's reign and death</a></span><br></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'; 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In the tribal society of ancient Israel, family leaders held significant authority and responsibility. They were often involved in decision-making processes and represented their families in communal matters. This structure is seen throughout the Old Testament, where family lineage and leadership are emphasized, such as in the genealogies of Genesis and the division of land in Joshua.<p><b>the officers of the tribes of Israel</b><br>These officers were likely the tribal leaders or princes who had administrative and military responsibilities. Each tribe had its own leadership structure, and these officers played a crucial role in maintaining order and implementing the king's directives. The tribal system was central to Israel's identity, as seen in the blessings of Jacob in <a href="/genesis/49.htm">Genesis 49</a> and the census in <a href="/numbers/1.htm">Numbers 1</a>.<p><b>the commanders of thousands and of hundreds</b><br>This phrase indicates a military hierarchy within Israel, with commanders responsible for different sized units. The organization of the military into thousands and hundreds is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting a structured and disciplined approach to warfare. This system is also mentioned in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>, where Moses appoints leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens to help govern the people.<p><b>and the officials in charge of the king’s work</b><br>These officials were responsible for overseeing various aspects of the king's projects and administration. This could include construction, taxation, and other governmental duties. The mention of the king's work highlights the centralized authority of the monarchy, which was established under Saul and solidified under David and Solomon. The role of such officials is seen in the building of the Temple under Solomon in <a href="/1_kings/5.htm">1 Kings 5</a>.<p><b>gave willingly</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the voluntary nature of the contributions made by the leaders. It reflects a heart of generosity and commitment to the work of God, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle in <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a>, where the people gave freely. This willingness to give is a model for Christian stewardship and reflects the New Testament teaching in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where God loves a cheerful giver. The leaders' willingness also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who gave Himself willingly for the salvation of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/leaders_of_the_families.htm">Leaders of the Families</a></b><br>These are the heads of the various family groups within the tribes of Israel, responsible for guiding and representing their families.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/officers_of_the_tribes_of_israel.htm">Officers of the Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>These are the appointed leaders within each of the twelve tribes, tasked with governance and organization.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/commanders_of_thousands_and_hundreds.htm">Commanders of Thousands and Hundreds</a></b><br>Military leaders responsible for the organization and command of Israel's army, divided into units of thousands and hundreds.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/officials_in_charge_of_the_king's_work.htm">Officials in Charge of the King’s Work</a></b><br>These are the administrators and overseers of the projects and tasks assigned by the king, including the construction of the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_giving.htm">The Event of Giving</a></b><br>This verse describes a significant moment where the leaders and officials of Israel come together to contribute willingly to the building of the temple, demonstrating unity and dedication to God's work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/willingness_in_giving.htm">Willingness in Giving</a></b><br>The leaders gave willingly, setting an example of generosity and commitment to God's work. Our giving should be motivated by a willing heart, not out of compulsion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The leaders took initiative in giving, demonstrating that those in positions of authority have a responsibility to lead by example in supporting God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The collective action of the leaders shows the power of unity in achieving a common goal. As believers, we should strive for unity in our efforts to serve God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The leaders' willingness to give reflects good stewardship of their resources. We are called to manage our resources wisely and use them for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_others.htm">Encouragement to Others</a></b><br>The leaders' actions likely inspired others to give. Our willingness to serve and give can encourage and motivate others in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_29_6-9_exaggerated.htm">Could the overwhelming generosity described in 1 Chronicles 29:6–9 be an exaggeration or literary device rather than a historical record? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_tribe_of_levi's_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Levi serve biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_want_sacrifices.htm">Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Then the chief of the fathers.</span>--<span class= "ital">And the princes of the clans,</span> &c., <span class= "ital">volunteered, showed themselves liberal</span> (<span class= "ital">n?dib:</span> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm" title="And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with you for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with you for all manner of workmanship every willing skillful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at your commandment.">1Chronicles 28:21</a>; comp. <a href="/proverbs/19-6.htm" title="Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.">Proverbs 19:6</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Chief . . . princes . . . captains . . . rulers.</span>--All these words represent a single Hebrew term (<span class= "ital">s?rim</span>)<span class= "ital">. Princes of the clans or houses = heads of the houses</span> elsewhere.<p><span class= "bld">With the rulers of the king's work.</span>--The stewards or bailiffs of the royal domains (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/27-25.htm" title="And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:">1Chronicles 27:25-31</a>). The construction here is like that in <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm" title="And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with you for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with you for all manner of workmanship every willing skillful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at your commandment.">1Chronicles 28:21</a>. The particle rendered "with" (<span class= "ital">le</span>) appears to mean much the same as <span class= "ital">'?d,</span> "even unto," assigning an inclusive limit.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The response was hearty</span>; it comprised voluntary gifts from the most of those mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a>; and described in <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-31</a>. For the <span class="cmt_word">rulers of the king's work</span>, see <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a>. As the more general term "work" is employed, we are not bound to confine the expression to include only those who managed "the substance and cattle" of <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the households,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָב֜וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the officers</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֣י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְטֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the commanders</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of thousands</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲלָפִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and of hundreds,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמֵּא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the officials</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְשָׂרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in charge of the king’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">work</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֶ֥אכֶת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·le·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave willingly.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·nad·də·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5068.htm">Strong's 5068: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the princes of the fathers' houses (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:7" /></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>