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The officials and all the people will obey your every command.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> The various divisions of priests and Levites will serve in the Temple of God. Others with skills of every kind will volunteer, and the officials and the entire nation are at your command.” <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every willing man who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command.” <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The 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.” <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a> Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely at your command.” <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of any skill will be with you in all the work for all kinds of service. The officials also and all the people will be entirely at your command.” <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of any skill will be with you in all the work for all kinds of service. The officials also and all the people will be entirely at your command.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of any skill will be with you in all the work for all kinds of service. The officials also and all the people will be entirely at your command.” <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man with wisdom will be with you in all the work for all the service. The officials also and all the people will be entirely at your command.” <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And see, [you have] the divisions of the priests and Levites for all the service of God’s house, and every willing, skillful man will be with you in all the kinds of work for any kind of service. Also the officers and all the people will be entirely at your command.” <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of God’s house. Every willing person of any skill will be at your disposal for the work, and the leaders and all the people are at your every command.” <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of God&#8217s house. Every willing man of any skill will be at your disposal for the work, and the leaders and all the people are at your every command.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The priests and Levites have been assigned their duties, and all the skilled workers are prepared to do their work. The people and their leaders will do anything you tell them. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Here are also the divisions of the priests and Levites for every type of worship in God's temple. You have with you every skilled worker to do all the work. In addition, all the leaders and people are at your command." <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> The priests and the Levites have been assigned duties to perform in the Temple. Workers with every kind of skill are eager to help you, and all the people and their leaders are at your command." <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now look! Here are the ranks of the priests and the descendants of Levi for the entire service of the Temple of God, and in all of the work there will be all types of volunteers who have skills for anything needed for the services. Furthermore, the officers and all of the people will be at your complete command." <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The 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.? <a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a> Here are the divisions of the priests and Levites who will perform all the service of God's temple. All the willing and skilled men are ready to assist you in all the work and perform their service. The officials and all the people are ready to follow your instructions." <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of God's house. There shall be with you in all kinds of work every willing man who has skill, for any kind of service. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command." <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee 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 thy command. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, there are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of God’s house. Every willing man who has skill for any kind of service shall be with you in all kinds of work. Also the captains and all the people will be entirely at your command.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And behold, divisions of the priests and of the Levites [are] for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all work [is] every willing one with wisdom, for every service; and the heads and all the people [are] according to all your words.” <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And lo, courses of the priests and of the Levites are for all the service of the house of God; and with thee in all work is every willing one with wisdom, for every service; and the heads and all the people are according to all thy words.' <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And behold, the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God: and with thee in all the work for every one willing in wisdom for all the service: and the chiefs and all the people for all thy words.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold the courses of the priests and the Levites, for every ministry of the house of the Lord, stand by thee, and are ready, and both the princes, and the people know how to execute all thy commandments. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Behold, the divisions of the priests and the Levites, for every ministry of the house of the Lord, are standing before you. And they have been prepared, and so they know, both the leaders and the people, how to carry out all your precepts.” <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a> The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God; they will be with you in all the work with all those who are eager to show their skill in every kind of craftsmanship. Also the commanders and all the people will do everything that you command.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and with you in all the work will be every volunteer who has skill for any kind of service; also the officers and all the people will be wholly at your command.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And, behold, the divisions of the priests and of the Levites, I have given them authority over all the service of the house of the LORD; and they are with you, and shall be in charge of all the service; and they will do the work with skill, all the workmanship which is necessary for the service of the house of the LORD. And, behold, I have appointed over them authorities and overseers, so that they may seek and render all manner of service which is necessary. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And behold, I have authorized the divisions of the Priests and of the Levites over all the works of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and they are with you and they are authorized over all the works that are necessary for the ministry of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and behold, I have appointed over them Governors and Leaders that will be required, and they shall do all the works that are necessary.” <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God; and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service; also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.' <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And see, here are the courses of the priests and Levites for all the service of the house of the Lord, and there shall be with thee men for every workmanship, and every one of ready skill in every art: also the chief men and all the people, ready for all thy commands. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-21.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=8087" 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> …20David 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. 21<a href="/hebrew/4256.htm" title="4256: maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Division, course. From chalaq; a section.">The divisions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">of the priests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: wə·hal·wî·yim (Conj-w, Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">and Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">are ready</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">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/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: wə·‘im·mə·ḵā (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḇə·ḵāl- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/5081.htm" title="5081: nā·ḏîḇ (Adj-ms) -- Inclined, generous, noble. From nadab; properly, voluntary, i.e. Generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee.">willing man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ba·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">skill</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">will be at your disposal for the work.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·haś·śā·rîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">The officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏāh (N-fs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">are fully at your</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·re·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">command.”</a> <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="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1-6</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, ... <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">1 Kings 5:13-18</a> Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had 70,000 porters and 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, ... <a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1-38</a> In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. / The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. ... <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a> Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">1 Kings 7:40-45</a> Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ... <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-11</a> Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">2 Chronicles 2:7-14</a> Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. / Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours / to prepare for me timber in abundance, because the temple I am building will be great and wonderful. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-17</a> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. / The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11-22</a> Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ... <a href="/2_chronicles/5-12.htm">2 Chronicles 5:12-14</a> all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. <a href="/ezra/1-5.htm">Ezra 1:5-11</a> So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. / And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. / King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Nehemiah 11:12-19</a> and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; / and his associates, the leaders of families—242 men; Amashai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer; / and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer. ... <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-15</a> And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ / The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the courses<a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-26:32</a> Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar… all manner<a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a> And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,willing<a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Exodus 35:25,26,35</a> And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen… <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-4</a> Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded… <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.also the princes<a href="/1_chronicles/22-17.htm">1 Chronicles 22:17,18</a> David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, … <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a> Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-6.htm">Entirely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-7.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-15.htm">Wholly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-10.htm">Workmanship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-13.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-13.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">Courses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">Divisions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-3.htm">Entirely</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-4.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-6.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">Skill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">Skillful</a> <a href="/job/19-13.htm">Wholly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-16.htm">Workmanship</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>The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God This phrase highlights the organized structure of religious service in ancient Israel. The divisions of priests and Levites were established by King David, as detailed in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24-26</a>, to ensure that the worship and sacrifices in the temple were conducted in an orderly manner. This organization reflects the importance of worship in Israelite society and the need for a dedicated and prepared clergy. The Levites, descendants of Levi, were set apart for temple service, emphasizing the sacredness of their duties. This structure foreshadows the New Testament concept of the body of Christ, where each member has a specific role (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work This phrase underscores the communal effort required for the construction and maintenance of the temple. It highlights the importance of willingness and skill in serving God, suggesting that God values both the heart and the abilities of His people. This mirrors the New Testament teaching in <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a>, where believers are encouraged to use their gifts for the benefit of the church. The phrase also reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where craftsmanship and skilled labor were highly valued, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-11</a>).The officials and all the people are fully at your command. This phrase indicates the unity and cooperation among the leaders and the people in fulfilling God's purposes. It reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Israelite society, where the king had authority over the people, yet was expected to lead in accordance with God's will. This unity is essential for the successful completion of the temple, symbolizing the collective responsibility of the community in worship and service. The phrase also points to the ideal of a godly leader, as seen in the example of Jesus Christ, who leads His people with authority and compassion (<a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is giving instructions for the building of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/p/priests_and_levites.htm">Priests and Levites</a> The religious leaders responsible for the temple services and rituals. 4. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a> Refers to the temple that Solomon is to build in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/w/willing_men.htm">Willing Men</a> Skilled individuals who are ready to assist in the construction of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a> The passage highlights the importance of unity among God's people in accomplishing His work. Just as the priests, Levites, and skilled workers came together, the church today must unite in purpose. <a href="/topical/w/willingness_to_serve.htm">Willingness to Serve</a> The emphasis on "willing men" underscores the value of a willing heart in service to God. Our skills and talents should be offered willingly for His glory. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_leadership.htm">Obedience to Leadership</a> The officials and people were to obey Solomon's commands, illustrating the importance of respecting and following godly leadership within the church. <a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts.htm">Diversity of Gifts</a> The variety of roles mentioned (priests, Levites, skilled workers) reflects the diversity of gifts within the body of Christ, each necessary for the church's mission. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_service.htm">Preparation for Service</a> Just as the divisions of priests and Levites were ready, believers should be prepared and equipped for service in God's kingdom.<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/priests_vs._levites__role_differences.htm">How do priests and Levites differ in their roles?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_levite's_status_credible_in_judges_17.htm">In Judges 17:7-13, how credible is the Levite's priestly status, given the requirements found elsewhere in the Old Testament regarding priestly lineage?</a> <a href="/q/are_gatekeeper_numbers_realistic_for_israel.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13-19: How realistic are the high numbers of gatekeepers given the estimated population sizes of ancient Israel?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_aaron's_priestly_lineage.htm">How can the exclusive priestly role assigned to Aaron's descendants (Numbers 18:1-7) be historically verified given the sparse archaeological evidence for tribal lineages?</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>(21) And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites.--The form of expression suggests that David pointed to them as he spoke. The representatives of religion would hardly be absent from an assembly of "all the princes of Israel" (<a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm" title="And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, to Jerusalem.">1Chronicles 28:1</a>) (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-5.htm" title="Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.">1Chronicles 24:5</a>, "princes of God.") They might also be included among "the valiant men." (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-13.htm" title="And their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and three score; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.">1Chronicles 9:13</a>.)And there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship.--Rather, And with thee in every kind of work will be every volunteer with skill, for every kind of service: that is to say, skilled craftsmen have volunteered for the work (<a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm" title="Moreover there are workmen with you in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.">1Chronicles 22:15</a>), and will support thy endeavours. The word rendered "volunteer" (n?dib) strictly means one who offers free-will offerings. (Comp. <a href="/exodus/35-5.htm" title="Take you from among you an offering to the LORD: whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,">Exodus 35:5</a>; <a href="/exodus/35-22.htm" title="And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold to the LORD.">Exodus 35:22</a>; and the verb <a href="/judges/5-1.htm" title="Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,">Judges 5:1</a>, hithnadd?b.) The phrase "volunteer with wisdom," or artistic skill, is not found elsewhere. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - In this verse David reminds Solomon what servants and helpers he has ready to hand on earth, as well as his God above - priests and... Levites,... all manner of workmen,... willing and skilful,... princes and... people. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The divisions מַחְלְקוֹת֙ (maḥ·lə·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4256.htm">Strong's 4256: </a> Division, course of the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֣ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest and the Levites וְהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi are ready וְהִנֵּ֗ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! for all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the service עֲבוֹדַ֖ת (‘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 בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative [and] וְעִמְּךָ֙ (wə·‘im·mə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with every בְכָל־ (ḇə·ḵāl-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every willing man נָדִ֤יב (nā·ḏîḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5081.htm">Strong's 5081: </a> Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee of every לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every skill בַּֽחָכְמָה֙ (ba·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom will be at your disposal for the work. מְלָאכָ֜ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property The officials וְהַשָּׂרִ֥ים (wə·haś·śā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock are fully at your וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every command.” דְּבָרֶֽיךָ׃ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:21 Behold there are the divisions (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:1" /></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>