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This is in addition to the building materials I have already collected for his holy Temple. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God: <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a> Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver: <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In addition, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Moreover, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And moreover, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover, in my pleasure in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already prepared for the holy house, <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moreover, because I delight in the house of my God, the [personal] treasure that I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, in addition to all that I have already provided for the holy house: <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over and above all that I’ve provided for the holy house: <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over and above all that I&#8217ve provided for the holy house: <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Besides doing all that, I have promised to give part of my own gold and silver as a way of showing my love for God's temple. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover also, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house; <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Moreover, I delight in the temple of my God. I have a personal treasury of gold and silver that I'm giving to my God's temple in addition to everything else I gathered for the holy temple. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Over and above all this that I have provided, I have given silver and gold from my personal property because of my love for God's Temple. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> "In addition to everything that I have supplied for the Temple, it pleases me to provide my own treasure of gold and silver, so because of my love for the Temple of my God I hereby give to the Temple of my God the following: <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: <a href="/net/1_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a> Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In addition, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, since I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, I give it to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own possessions, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, <a href="/web/1_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a> In addition, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, since I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, I give it to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And again, because of my delighting in the house of my God, the substance I have—a peculiar treasure of gold and silver—I have given for the house of my God, even over and above all I have prepared for the holy house: <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And again, because of my delighting in the house of my God, the substance I have -- a peculiar treasure of gold and silver -- I have given for the house of my God, even over and above all I have prepared for the house of the sanctuary: <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And yet in my delighting in the house of my God, there is to me property of gold and silver I gave to the house of my God, to above from all I prepared for the holy house,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now over and above the things which I have offered into the house of my God I give of my own proper goods, gold and silver for the temple of my God, beside what things I have prepared for the holy house. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in addition to these things that I have offered into the house of my God, I give, from my own belongings, gold and silver for the temple of my God, aside from those things that I have prepared for the holy shrine: <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a> But now, because of the delight I take in the house of my God, in addition to all that I stored up for the holy house, I give to the house of my God my personal fortune in gold and silver: <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover, in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover, everything which is necessary for the house I have provided of my own sacrifices; I have also provided money for the expenses of the house of my God of my own sacrifices; <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And everything that is needed for the house I have provided, and I have prepared for it from my want, and from my want I have provided money for the expense of the house of my God.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And still farther, because I took pleasure in the house of my God, I have gold and silver which I have procured for myself, and, behold, I have given them to the house of my God over and above, beyond what I have prepared for the holy house. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/29-3.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=8150" 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> …2Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. 3<a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: wə·‘ō·wḏ (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">Moreover,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7521.htm" title="7521: bir·ṣō·w·ṯî (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To be pleased with, accept favorably. A primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt.">because of my delight</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I now give</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for it</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5459.htm" title="5459: sə·ḡul·lāh (N-fs) -- Possession, property. Feminine passive participle of an unused root meaning to shut up; wealth.">my personal treasures</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/3701.htm" title="3701: wā·ḵā·sep̄ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">and silver,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: lə·ma‘·lāh (Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">over and above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">that I have provided</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">for this holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">temple:</a> 4three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,…<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="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">2 Samuel 7:2</a> he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” <a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17-18</a> Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-7.htm">2 Chronicles 6:7-8</a> Now it was in the heart of my father David to build a house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. / But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Psalm 132:1-5</a> A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, / how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: / “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, ... <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">2 Samuel 24:24</a> “No,” replied the king, “I insist on paying a price, for I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-22</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3-5</a> For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> 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="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <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/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a> The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ... <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Philippians 4:17-18</a> Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a> And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house.I have set<a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Psalm 26:8</a> LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.<a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a> One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.<a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">Psalm 84:1,10</a> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! … I have<a href="/1_chronicles/21-24.htm">1 Chronicles 21:24</a> And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9,10</a> Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: … of mine own proper good.over and above<a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">1 Chronicles 22:4,5,14-16</a> Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-15.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-16.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-20.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-12.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-12.htm">Treasures</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-19.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-13.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm">Devotion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/esther/2-2.htm">Personal</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">Treasures</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'; </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/29.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/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, David expresses a deep personal affection and reverence for the temple, which he refers to as the "house of my God." This phrase highlights the intimate relationship between David and God, emphasizing the importance of the temple as a dwelling place for God's presence. The temple was central to Israelite worship and symbolized God's covenant with His people. David's delight reflects a heart aligned with God's purposes, reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Psalm 27:4</a>, where David desires to dwell in the house of the Lord all his life.I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, David's offering of his personal wealth signifies a sacrificial giving that goes beyond duty, demonstrating his commitment to God's work. Gold and silver were highly valued in ancient times, often used in trade and as a measure of wealth. This act of giving is a model of generosity and stewardship, encouraging believers to invest their resources in God's kingdom. It parallels the widow's offering in <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a>, where Jesus commends giving out of poverty rather than abundance.over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: David had already made extensive preparations for the temple, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">1 Chronicles 22:14</a>, where he amassed materials for its construction. His additional offering underscores the principle of going beyond the minimum requirement in service to God. The phrase "holy temple" indicates the sacredness of the project, set apart for divine purposes. This anticipates the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>), where God's presence dwells. David's actions foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself completely for the redemption of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is speaking in this verse. He is expressing his personal commitment and generosity towards the building of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_my_god.htm">House of my God</a> Refers to the temple that David's son Solomon would build. It is a central place of worship for the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gold_and_silver.htm">Gold and Silver</a> Represents the wealth and resources that David is dedicating to the temple, signifying his personal sacrifice and devotion. 4. <a href="/topical/h/holy_temple.htm">Holy Temple</a> The future temple in Jerusalem, which would become the center of Jewish worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom David is king, and for whom the temple will serve as a spiritual center.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/delight_in_god's_work.htm">Delight in God's Work</a> David's delight in the house of God shows that our giving should be motivated by love and joy, not obligation. <a href="/topical/p/personal_sacrifice.htm">Personal Sacrifice</a> David's offering from his personal treasures teaches us about the importance of personal sacrifice in our service to God. <a href="/topical/v/vision_for_future_generations.htm">Vision for Future Generations</a> David's preparation for the temple, which he would not see completed, encourages us to invest in God's work for future generations. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> David's act of giving is an act of worship, reminding us that our generosity is a form of worship to God. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_by_example.htm">Leadership by Example</a> David leads by example, showing that leaders should be the first to commit and give towards God's work.<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>(3) I have set my affection to the house.--<a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm" title="However, the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he has chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:">1Chronicles 28:4</a> (he liked, r?c?h: <a href="/psalms/26-8.htm" title="LORD, I have loved the habitation of your house, and the place where your honor dwells.">Psalm 26:8</a>).I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver.--I have a personal property in gold and silver. For the word s?gull?h, peculium, see <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm" title="Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a peculiar treasure to me above all people: for all the earth is mine:">Exodus 19:5</a>.I have given--i.e., I give (<a href="/1_chronicles/21-23.htm" title="And Ornan said to David, Take it to you, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: see, I give you the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.">1Chronicles 21:23</a>).Over and above (l?ma'l?h).--<a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm" title="And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.">1Chronicles 22:5</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Translate, And, moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, what I have as mine own treasure of gold and of silver I have given to the house of my God, over and above all I have prepared for the holy house. The word סְגֻּלָּה, on the seven other occasions of its use (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/26-18.htm">Deuteronomy 26:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/135-4.htm">Psalm 135:4</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:8</a>; <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a>), is found in the Authorized Version as "peculiar treasure" or "special treasure" and once "jewels," but in every instance it is evident that the specialness denoted is at one with the idea of the affection that is borne by a person to his own possession and property. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Moreover, וְע֗וֹד (wə·‘ō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more because of my delight בִּרְצוֹתִי֙ (bir·ṣō·w·ṯî) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7521.htm">Strong's 7521: </a> To be pleased with, to satisfy a, debt in the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of my God, אֱלֹהַ֔י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I now give נָתַ֤תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set for [it] לְבֵית־ (lə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house my personal treasures סְגֻלָּ֖ה (sə·ḡul·lāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5459.htm">Strong's 5459: </a> Possession, property of gold זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and silver, וָכָ֑סֶף (wā·ḵā·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money over and above לְמַ֔עְלָה (lə·ma‘·lāh) Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that I have provided הֲכִינ֖וֹתִי (hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect for this holy הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity temple: לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:3 In addition because I have set my (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 29:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 29:4" /></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>