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bronze and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a> And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a> They gave for the work of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and for the service of the house of God they gave five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of brass, and a hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> and for the service for the house of God they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, and 10,000 talents of silver, and 18,000 talents of brass, and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and for the service for the house of God they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, and 10,000 talents of silver, and 18,000 talents of brass, and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and for the service for the house of God they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, and 10,000 talents of silver, and 18,000 talents of brass, and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and gave for the service of the house of God: 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, and 10,000 talents of silver, and 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the service of God’s house they gave 185 tons of gold and 10,000 gold coins, 375 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 4,000 tons of iron. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the service of God&#8217s house they gave 185 tons of gold and 10,000 gold coins, 375 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 4,000 tons of iron. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> for the temple. These gifts included more than 170 tons of gold, over 340 tons of silver, 620 tons of bronze, and more than 3,400 tons of iron. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They gave 375,186 pounds of gold, 750,000 pounds of silver, 135,000 pounds of bronze, and 7,500,000 pounds of iron for the work on God's temple. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> the following for the work on the Temple: 190 tons of gold, 380 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 3,750 tons of iron. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> They presented 5,000 gold talents and 10,000 gold darics for the work of the Temple of God, 10,000 silver talents , 18,000 bronze talents, and 100,000 iron talents. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a> They donated for the service of God's temple 5,000 talents and ten thousand darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and they gave for the service of God's house of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of bronze eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a> and they gave for the service of God’s house of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, of silver ten thousand talents, of bronze eighteen thousand talents, and of iron one hundred thousand talents. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they give for the service of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand drams of gold, and ten thousand talents of silver, and eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron; <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they give for the service of the house of God, of gold -- talents five thousand, and drams a myriad; and of silver -- talents ten thousand, and of brass -- a myriad and eight thousand talents; and of iron -- a hundred thousand talents; <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And will give for the service of the house of God, gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and silver ten thousand talents, and brass a myriad and eight thousand talents, and iron a hundred thousand talents.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they gave for the works of the house of the Lord, of gold, five thousand talents, and ten thousand solids: of silver ten thousand talents: and of brass eighteen thousand talents: and of iron a hundred thousand talents. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and gave, for the works of the house of the Lord, five thousand talents and ten thousand pieces of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, and eighteen thousand talents of brass, and also one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a> and contributed for the service of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They gave for the service of the house of God five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And gave for the service of the house of the LORD five thousand gold talents and fine tin for the pipes two hundred thousand talents and silver twenty thousand talents and of Corinthian brass seventy thousand talents and one hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they gave for the ministry of the house of LORD JEHOVAH five thousand talents of gold, and two hundred thousand talents fine tin for pipes, and twenty thousand talents silver, and Corinthian brass, seventy thousand talents, and iron, a hundred thousand talents.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they gave for the works of the house of the Lord five thousand talents of gold, and ten thousand gold pieces, and ten thousand talents of silver, and eighteen thousand talents of brass, and a hundred thousand talents of iron. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/29-7.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=8197" 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/29.htm">Offerings for the Temple</a> …6Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. 7<a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">Toward the service</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">they gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥă·mê·šeṯ- (Number-msc) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">5,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: kik·kā·rîm (N-fp) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">talents</a> <a href="/hebrew/7239.htm" title="7239: rib·bōw (Number-fs) -- Ten thousand, myriad. From rabab; or ribbow from rabab; a myriad, i.e. Indefinitely, large number.">and 10,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/150.htm" title="150: wa·’ă·ḏar·ḵō·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A drachma. Of Persian origin; a daric or Persian coin.">darics</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śe·reṯ (Number-msc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">10,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: kik·kā·rîm (N-fp) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">talents</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: wə·ḵe·sep̄ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7239.htm" title="7239: rib·bōw (Number-fs) -- Ten thousand, myriad. From rabab; or ribbow from rabab; a myriad, i.e. Indefinitely, large number.">18,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/8083.htm" title="8083: ū·šə·mō·w·naṯ (Conj-w:: Number-msc) -- Or shmowneh; feminine shmonah; or shmownah; apparently from shamen through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight; also eighth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: kik·kā·rîm (N-fp) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">talents</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">of bronze,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’āh- (Number-fs) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">and 100,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’e·lep̄ (Number-msc) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3603.htm" title="3603: kik·kā·rîm (N-fp) -- From karar; a circle, i.e. a circumjacent tract or region, expec. The Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a loaf; also a talent (round) coin).">talents</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: ū·ḇar·zel (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">of iron.</a> 8Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.…<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/35-22.htm">Exodus 35:22-29</a> 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. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. / And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it. ... <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a> 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 / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> 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, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">1 Kings 8:63</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a> 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.” <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a> “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— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ... <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a> 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. <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a> 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. ... <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a> 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. ... <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-37</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-2</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Darics</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Drams</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-9.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Five</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Darics</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Drams</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-21.htm">Eighteen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-2.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 29</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">David, by his example and entreaty</a> 6. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">causes the princes and people to offer willingly</a> 10. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">David's thanksgiving and prayer</a> 20. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king.</a> 26. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-26.htm">David's reign and death</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'; 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The "house of God" signifies the central place of worship for the Israelites, where God's presence would dwell among His people. This act of giving reflects the Israelites' dedication and commitment to their faith and the importance of the Temple as a symbol of God's covenant with Israel. The Temple was not only a religious center but also a cultural and national symbol for the Israelites.they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold The mention of "talents" and "darics" indicates the immense wealth and resources dedicated to the Temple. A talent was a large unit of weight, approximately 75 pounds or 34 kilograms, used for precious metals. The daric was a gold coin used during the Persian Empire, suggesting the influence of surrounding cultures and the wealth accumulated during David's reign. This substantial offering underscores the value placed on the Temple and the willingness of the people to contribute generously. Gold, often associated with divinity and kingship, symbolizes the glory and majesty of God.10,000 talents of silver Silver, like gold, was a precious metal used in the construction and decoration of the Temple. It was often used for making sacred vessels and other items for worship. The large quantity of silver highlights the abundance of resources dedicated to the Temple and the people's commitment to ensuring that the house of God was built with the finest materials. Silver is also associated with redemption and purity in biblical symbolism, reflecting the spiritual significance of the Temple.18,000 talents of bronze Bronze was a common metal used in the construction of the Temple, particularly for items like the altar, the bronze sea, and various utensils. The use of bronze indicates the practical aspects of the Temple's construction, as it was durable and suitable for items that required strength and resilience. The large amount of bronze contributed shows the comprehensive planning and provision for every aspect of the Temple's function and design.and 100,000 talents of iron Iron, a strong and durable metal, was used for structural purposes and tools. The mention of iron signifies the practical needs of the Temple's construction, ensuring that it was built to last. Iron's strength symbolizes the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel and the permanence of His presence among His people. The vast quantity of iron reflects the extensive preparations made by David and the Israelites to ensure the Temple's completion and functionality.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who organized the collection for the temple. He set an example of generosity and devotion to God. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Israel who contributed generously to the building of the temple, demonstrating their commitment to God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/temple_of_god.htm">Temple of God</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites, which David prepared for and Solomon would eventually build. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple was to be built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/c/contributions.htm">Contributions</a> The offerings of gold, silver, bronze, and iron given by the leaders and people for the construction of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> The act of giving is a form of worship and devotion to God. Just as the Israelites gave generously for the temple, we are called to give of our resources for God's work today. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_giving.htm">Leadership in Giving</a> David's leadership in giving set a powerful example for the people. Leaders in the church and community should model generosity and commitment to God's purposes. <a href="/topical/c/community_participation.htm">Community Participation</a> The collective effort of the Israelites highlights the importance of community involvement in God's work. Every member has a role to play in supporting the mission of the church. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_giving.htm">Sacrificial Giving</a> The substantial contributions of the Israelites demonstrate sacrificial giving. We are encouraged to give not just from our excess but in a way that reflects our trust in God's provision. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The focus on building the temple reminds us to invest in what has eternal significance. Our giving should reflect our priorities in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 29</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</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>(7) And gave . . . of gold.--And they gave . . . gold, five thousand talents; between thirty and forty millions sterling (!).Ten thousand drams.--Rather, Darics. The Daric (Greek, ????????) was a Persian gold coin, value about 1 2s., first struck by the great Darius, son of Hystaspes (B.C. 521-485). It remained current in Western Asia long after the fall of the Persian Empire. The Hebrew word ('?darkonim) occurs again only once, viz., at <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm" title="Also twenty basins of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.">Ezra 8:27</a>, where it clearly means Darics, and is so rendered by the Syriac (d?rik-ne). The darkon (or darbon) is mentioned in the Talmud as a Persian coin. The chronicler, or his authority, has evidently substituted a familiar modern term for some ancient expression of value. No real coins are mentioned in Scripture before the age of the exile.Silver ten thousand talents.--About 4,000,000 in modern value (see <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm" title="And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.">1Kings 10:21</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm" title="And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance.">1Kings 10:27</a>); or, according to Schrader, who argues from Assyrian data, 3,750,000. The value of the bronze and the iron must have been much greater then than now. (See Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm" title="Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and you may add thereto.">1Chronicles 22:14</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - The Authorized Version translation drams occurs also twice in Ezra and twice in Nehemiah. There is no doubt that the coin referred to is the Persian daric, with which the Jews became familiar during the time of their exile. The Hebrew word appears in three different forms. 1. As אֲדַרְכְּמון; here and <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Ezra 8:27</a>. 2. As דַּרְכְּמון; <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Ezra 2:69</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a>. 3. As דַּכְרוֹן; in rabbinical writings, but not in Scripture. . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Toward the service לַעֲבוֹדַ֣ת (la·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind of God’s הָאֱלֹהִ֗ים (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 house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house they gave וַֽיִּתְּנ֞וּ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set 5,000 {} חֲמֵֽשֶׁת־ (ḥă·mê·šeṯ-) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five talents כִּכָּרִ֣ים (kik·kā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) and 10,000 רִבּוֹ֒ (rib·bōw) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7239.htm">Strong's 7239: </a> A myriad, large number darics וַאֲדַרְכֹנִ֣ים (wa·’ă·ḏar·ḵō·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_150.htm">Strong's 150: </a> A daric, Persian coin of gold, זָהָ֞ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky 10,000 {} עֲשֶׂ֣רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> Ten talents כִּכָּרִים֙ (kik·kā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) of silver, וְכֶ֗סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money 18,000 {} רִבּ֛וֹ (rib·bōw) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7239.htm">Strong's 7239: </a> A myriad, large number talents כִּכָּרִ֑ים (kik·kā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) of bronze, וּנְחֹ֕שֶׁת (ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base and 100,000 מֵֽאָה־ (mê·’āh-) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred talents כִּכָּרִֽים׃ (kik·kā·rîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3603.htm">Strong's 3603: </a> A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money) of iron. וּבַרְזֶ֖ל (ū·ḇar·zel) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> Iron, an iron implement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">1 Chronicles 29:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:7 And they gave for the service (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:8" /></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>