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If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a> “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a delighted soul; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father [have personal knowledge of Him, be acquainted with, and understand Him; appreciate, heed, and cherish Him] and serve Him with a blameless heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of the thoughts. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him as your first and vital necessity] He will let you find Him; but if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you forever. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "And you, my son Solomon, learn to know your father's God. Serve the LORD wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought [we have]. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> And to Solomon he said, "My son, I charge you to acknowledge your father's God and to serve him with an undivided heart and a willing mind. He knows all our thoughts and desires. If you go to him, he will accept you; but if you turn away from him, he will abandon you forever. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a> "And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the LORD examines all minds and understands every motive of one's thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou shalt seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou shalt forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a> You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind, for YHWH is seeking all hearts, and He is understanding every imagination of the thoughts; if you seek Him, He is found by you, and if you forsake Him, He casts you off forever. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And thou, Solomon, my son, know the God of thy father, and serve Him with a perfect heart, and with a willing mind, for all hearts is Jehovah seeking, and every imagination of the thoughts He is understanding; if thou dost seek Him, He is found of thee, and if thou dost forsake Him, He casteth thee off for ever. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou, O Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing soul: for Jehovah searched all hearts, and he understands every formation of the thoughts: if thou shalt seek him he will be found to thee, and if thou wilt forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou my son Solomon, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart, and a willing mind: "for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and under- standeth all the thoughts of minds. If thou seek him, thou shalt find him: but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And as for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind. For the Lord searches all hearts, and understands the thoughts of all minds. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will cast you aside for eternity. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a> “As for you, Solomon, my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing soul, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the mind’s thoughts. If you search for him, he will be found; but if you abandon him, he will cast you off forever. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve him with single mind and willing heart; for the LORD searches every mind, and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will abandon you forever.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you, Solomon my son, know everything that the LORD our God has commanded us, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD knows everything that is in the heart and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts of men; if you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you, Solomon my son, know everything that LORD JEHOVAH our God commanded us, and serve him with a whole heart and in the desire of your soul without necessity, because LORD JEHOVAH knows all that is in the heart, and everything that the children of men think in their thoughts he understands. If you seek him, he shall be found for you, and if you forsake him, he shall destroy you.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts; if thou seek Him, He will be found of thee; but if thou forsake Him, He will cast thee off for ever. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And now, my son Solomon, know the God of thy fathers, and serve him with a perfect heart and willing soul: for the Lord searches all hearts, and knows every thought: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou shouldest forsake him, he will forsake thee for ever. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-9.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=7936" 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">David Commissions Solomon</a> …8So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever. 9<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">As for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh- (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">my son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: da‘ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·‘ā·ḇə·ḏê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">and serve Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lêḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">wholeheartedly</a> <a href="/hebrew/8003.htm" title="8003: šā·lêm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, safe, at peace. From shalam; complete; especially friendly."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2655.htm" title="2655: ḥă·p̄ê·ṣāh (Adj-fs) -- Delighting in, having pleasure in. From chaphets; pleased with.">and with a willing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ū·ḇə·ne·p̄eš (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">mind,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: dō·w·rêš (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">searches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">every</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇō·wṯ (N-mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: mê·ḇîn (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">and understands</a> <a href="/hebrew/3336.htm" title="3336: yê·ṣer (N-msc) -- A form, framing, purpose. From yatsar; a form; figuratively, conception.">the intent</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.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/4284.htm" title="4284: ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Thought, device. Or machashebeth; from chashab; a contrivance, i.e. a texture, machine, or intention, plan.">thought.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: tiḏ·rə·šen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">you seek Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: yim·mā·ṣê (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">He will be found</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">by you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">but if</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ta·‘az·ḇen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 3mse) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">you forsake Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2186.htm" title="2186: yaz·nî·ḥă·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- Reject, forsake, fail. A primitive root meaning to push aside, i.e. Reject, forsake, fail.">He will reject you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: lā·‘aḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">forever.</a> 10Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”…<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="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a> I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a> Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a> But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. <a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2</a> The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. <a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a> But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27</a> God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Psalm 119:2</a> Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.know thou<a href="/deuteronomy/4-35.htm">Deuteronomy 4:35</a> Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.<a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">1 Kings 8:43</a> Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name.<a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Psalm 9:10</a> And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.the god<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13</a> And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;<a href="/exodus/3-16.htm">Exodus 3:16</a> Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:<a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a> The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.serve him<a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9,17-19</a> Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy… <a href="/1_kings/8-61.htm">1 Kings 8:61</a> Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.<a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">2 Kings 20:3</a> I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.a willing mind<a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a> For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.<a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a> Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;the Lord<a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.<a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-7.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Imaginations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-31.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-6.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-19.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-4.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Forsake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Imaginations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/job/13-9.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-19.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/job/28-23.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/job/28-23.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-19.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">Willing</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>As for you, Solomon my son This phrase highlights the personal and direct address from David to Solomon, emphasizing the father-son relationship. David, nearing the end of his reign, is passing on his spiritual and kingly responsibilities to Solomon. This moment is significant as it marks the transition of leadership in Israel. Solomon is being prepared to build the Temple, a task David was not permitted to complete. The father-son dynamic also reflects the biblical theme of generational faithfulness and the importance of passing down spiritual wisdom.know the God of your father David urges Solomon to have a personal relationship with God, not just rely on the faith of his ancestors. This phrase underscores the importance of personal knowledge and experience of God, rather than mere tradition. The "God of your father" refers to the covenantal relationship God had with David, and by extension, with Israel. It also points to the continuity of God's promises through the Davidic line, which is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Son of David.and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind David instructs Solomon to serve God with complete devotion and sincerity. The call to wholehearted service is a recurring biblical theme, emphasizing that God desires genuine commitment rather than mere ritualistic observance. A "willing mind" suggests an attitude of eagerness and readiness to follow God's commands. This reflects the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength.for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought This phrase highlights God's omniscience and His ability to discern the true motives and intentions of individuals. It serves as a reminder that God cannot be deceived by outward appearances or actions. This truth is echoed in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> and <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, which speak of God's ability to judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. It underscores the importance of inner purity and integrity in one's relationship with God.If you seek Him, He will be found by you This promise assures Solomon that God is accessible and desires to be in relationship with those who earnestly seek Him. It reflects the biblical principle that God rewards those who diligently seek Him, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> and <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a>. This assurance is foundational to the faith journey, encouraging believers to pursue God with confidence that He will respond.but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever David warns Solomon of the consequences of turning away from God. This conditional statement reflects the covenantal nature of Israel's relationship with God, where blessings and curses are contingent upon obedience or disobedience (Deuteronomy 28). The warning serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of apostasy and the eternal implications of rejecting God. It also foreshadows the eventual division and downfall of the kingdom due to unfaithfulness, highlighting the need for steadfastness in faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is giving a charge to his son Solomon. David is known for his heart for God and his leadership in establishing Israel as a powerful nation. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of David, who is being prepared to succeed his father as king. Solomon is known for his wisdom and for building the Temple in Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who is described as knowing every heart and understanding every thought. He is the one whom David instructs Solomon to serve. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which Solomon will reign. The context of this charge is the preparation for Solomon's kingship and the building of the Temple. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of David's charge is related to Solomon's future task of building the Temple, a central place of worship for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_service.htm">Wholehearted Service</a> We are called to serve God with our entire being, not just outwardly but with genuine devotion and willingness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience.htm">God's Omniscience</a> Recognize that God knows our hearts and thoughts. This should lead us to live transparently before Him, seeking purity in our intentions. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_seeking.htm">The Promise of Seeking</a> There is a promise that if we seek God, He will be found. This encourages us to pursue a relationship with Him actively. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequence_of_forsaking.htm">The Consequence of Forsaking</a> The warning that forsaking God leads to rejection should motivate us to remain faithful and committed to Him. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_leadership.htm">Legacy and Leadership</a> Like David to Solomon, we should pass on a legacy of faith and encourage the next generation to know and serve God.<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/can_'the_lord_tests_hearts'_be_proven.htm">Proverbs 17:3 says “the Lord tests hearts.” How can this claim be scientifically or historically verified? </a> <a href="/q/why_highlight_solomon's_grandeur_here.htm">2 Chronicles 1 – Why does this passage emphasize Solomon’s grandeur when other records of his reign mention serious moral and political failures?</a> <a href="/q/do_i_remember_you_fondly_every_time.htm">Is confessing sins necessary for divine forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_in_other_records.htm">If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records? </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>(9) And thou, Solomon my son.--The king now turns to his heir, urging a whole-hearted service to his father's God (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-9.htm" title="And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.">1Chronicles 28:9-10</a>).Know thou.--Regard thou, have care for (<a href="/psalms/1-6.htm" title="For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.">Psalm 1:6</a>).The God of thy father might mean the God of Israel (comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm" title="Why David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be you, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.">1Chronicles 29:10</a>). But <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm" title="And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.">1Chronicles 28:20</a>, where David speaks of "my God," suggests the simpler meaning, God of David, here. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm" title="The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.">Psalm 18:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm" title="In my distress I called on the LORD, and cried to my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.">Psalm 18:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/18-22.htm" title="For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.">Psalm 18:22</a>; also <a href="/genesis/31-29.htm" title="It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, Take you heed that you speak not to Jacob either good or bad.">Genesis 31:29</a>; <a href="/genesis/31-42.htm" title="Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely you had sent me away now empty. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.">Genesis 31:42</a>.) . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As for you, וְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you Solomon שְׁלֹמֹֽה־ (šə·lō·mōh-) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne my son, בְנִ֡י (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son know דַּע֩ (da‘) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know the God אֱלֹהֵ֨י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of your father אָבִ֜יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father and serve Him וְעָבְדֵ֗הוּ (wə·‘ā·ḇə·ḏê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave wholeheartedly שָׁלֵם֙ (šā·lêm) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8003.htm">Strong's 8003: </a> Complete, safe, at peace and with a willing חֲפֵצָ֔ה (ḥă·p̄ê·ṣāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2655.htm">Strong's 2655: </a> Delighting in, having pleasure in mind, וּבְנֶ֣פֶשׁ (ū·ḇə·ne·p̄eš) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel searches דּוֹרֵ֣שׁ (dō·w·rêš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship every כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every heart לְבָבוֹת֙ (lə·ḇā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart and understands מֵבִ֑ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> To separate mentally, understand the intention יֵ֥צֶר (yê·ṣer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3336.htm">Strong's 3336: </a> A form, framing, purpose of every וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every thought. מַחֲשָׁב֖וֹת (ma·ḥă·šā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4284.htm">Strong's 4284: </a> A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan If אִֽם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you seek Him, תִּדְרְשֶׁ֙נּוּ֙ (tiḏ·rə·šen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship He will be found יִמָּ֣צֵא (yim·mā·ṣê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present by you; לָ֔ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 but if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you forsake Him, תַּֽעַזְבֶ֖נּוּ (ta·‘az·ḇen·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit He will reject you יַזְנִיחֲךָ֥ (yaz·nî·ḥă·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2186.htm">Strong's 2186: </a> Reject, forsake, fail forever. לָעַֽד׃ (lā·‘aḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:9 You Solomon my son know the God (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:10" /></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>