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Therefore I will make preparations for it.&#8221 So David made extensive preparations before his death. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the Temple to be built for the LORD must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” So David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> For David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and glory throughout all lands. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Now David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all countries. I will now make preparation for it.” So David made abundant preparations before his death. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and glorious throughout the lands. Therefore I now will make preparations for it.” So David made ample preparations before his death. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> David said, &#8220My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore now I will make preparation for it.&#8221 So David made ample preparations before his death. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore now I will make preparation for it.” So David made ample preparations before his death. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh shall be highly exalted, for a name and beauty throughout all lands. Therefore now I will make preparation for it.” So David made ample preparations before his death. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and an object of glory and splendor throughout all lands [of the earth]. So now I will make preparations for it.” Therefore, David made ample preparations before his death. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly great and famous and glorious in all the lands. Therefore, I will make provision for it.” So David made lavish preparations for it before his death. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David said, &#8220My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly great and famous and glorious in all the lands. Therefore, I must make provision for it.&#8221 So David made lavish preparations for it before his death. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for Jehovah must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He said, "The temple for the LORD must be great, so that everyone in the world will know about it. But since my son Solomon is young and has no experience, I will make sure that everything is ready for the temple to be built." That's why David did all these things before he died. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David thought, "My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the temple that will be built for the LORD must be magnificent, large, famous, praised, and honored in all other countries. I'll prepare [the building materials] for him." So David prepared many materials [for Solomon] before he died. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> David thought, "The Temple that my son Solomon is to build must be splendid and world-famous. But he is young and inexperienced, so I must make preparations for it." So David got large amounts of the materials ready before he died. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> David thought, "My son Solomon is young and inexperienced. The temple that will be built for the LORD is to be magnificent, well known, and internationally honored, so I will complete preparations for it." So before his death, David finished providing a great quantity of materials for it. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David said, ?My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent?famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.? So David made lavish preparations before his death. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/22.htm">NET Bible</a> David said, "My son Solomon is just an inexperienced young man, and the temple to be built for the LORD must be especially magnificent so it will become famous and be considered splendid by all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for its construction." So David made extensive preparations before he died. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said, "Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it." So David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be very magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David made abundant preparation before his death. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/22.htm">World English Bible</a> David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says, “My son Solomon [is] a youth and tender, and the house to be built for YHWH [is] to be made exceedingly great, for renown and for beauty to all the lands; now let me prepare for it”; and David prepares in abundance before his death. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith, 'Solomon my son is a youth and tender, and the house to be built to Jehovah is to be made exceedingly great, for name and for beauty to all the lands; let me prepare, I pray Thee, for it;' and David prepareth in abundance before his death. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, Solomon my son a youth and tender, and the house to be built for Jehovah to be great for going up for a name and for glory to all the lands: I will now prepare for it. And David will prepare for abundance before his death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said: Solomon my son is very young and tender, and the house which I would have to be built to the Lord, must be such as to be renowned in all countries: therefore I will prepare him necessaries. And therefore before his death he prepared all the charges. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said: “My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him.” And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/22.htm">New American Bible</a> David said: “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced; but the house that is to be built for the LORD must be made so magnificent that it will be renowned and glorious in all lands. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” Thus before his death David laid up materials in abundance. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent, famous and glorified throughout all lands; I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David provided materials in great quantity before his death.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said, Solomon my son is still a small boy, and concerning him it is said in the book that he will build a house to the LORD which will be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries; I will therefore prepare everything necessary for it while I am living. So David prepared everything that was needed for the house, and lacked nothing. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said: “Solomon, my son, is still a little boy, and it is said about him in the book: ‘He shall build a house to LORD JEHOVAH to make it great above fame.’ And for ten thousands and for glory to all cities I shall prepare for him everything that is needed for it from my life.” And David prepared everything that was needed for the house, and he lacked nothing.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said: 'Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries; I will therefore make preparation for him.' So David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said, My son Solomon is a tender child, and the house for me to build to the Lord is for superior magnificence for a name and for a glory through all the earth: I will make preparation for it. And David prepared abundantly before his death. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/22-5.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=6144" 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/22.htm">Preparations for the Temple</a> …4and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. 5<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</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/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/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ar (N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">is young</a> <a href="/hebrew/7390.htm" title="7390: wā·rāḵ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Tender, delicate, soft. From rakak; tender; by implication, weak.">and inexperienced,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: wə·hab·ba·yiṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">to be built</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">for the LORD</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.">must be exceedingly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: lə·haḡ·dîl (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">magnificent—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: lə·šêm (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">famous</a> <a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: ū·lə·ṯip̄·’e·reṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">and glorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">lands.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: ’ā·ḵî·nāh (V-Hifil-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">I must make preparations</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">for it.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">made lavish</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: way·yā·ḵen (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">preparations</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mō·w·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">his death.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/5-5.htm">1 Kings 5:5</a> So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’ <a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a> The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a> Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a> Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-7.htm">2 Chronicles 2:7-9</a> Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. / Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours / to prepare for me timber in abundance, because the temple I am building will be great and wonderful. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17-19</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. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2-3</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, / but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. <a href="/2_chronicles/6-7.htm">2 Chronicles 6:7-9</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. / Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ <a href="/psalms/132-3.htm">Psalm 132:3-5</a> “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, / I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, / until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a> The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Haggai 2:9</a> The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Solomon<a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a> Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7</a> And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.<a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">2 Chronicles 13:7</a> And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.exceeding<a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">1 Kings 9:8</a> And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and to this house?<a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">2 Chronicles 2:5</a> And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods.<a href="/2_chronicles/7-21.htm">2 Chronicles 7:21</a> And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house?David prepared<a href="/deuteronomy/31-2.htm">Deuteronomy 31:2-7</a> And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan… <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.<a href="/john/3-30.htm">John 3:30</a> He must increase, but I must decrease.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-13.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-26.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-11.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-17.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-18.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-13.htm">Magnificent</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-3.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-19.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-12.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-28.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">Builded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-30.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-17.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Fame</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Magnificent</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-36.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 22</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-1.htm">David, foreknowing the place of the temple, prepares abundance for building it.</a> 6. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">He instructs Solomon in God's promises, and his duty in building the temple.</a> 17. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-17.htm">He charges the princes to assist his son</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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Solomon's age is significant as he is estimated to be around 20 years old at this time. This reflects the biblical theme of God using the young and seemingly unprepared to fulfill His purposes, as seen with figures like Joseph and Timothy. It also underscores the importance of mentorship and preparation in leadership roles.and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent— The temple's magnificence is emphasized, reflecting its purpose as a dwelling place for God among His people. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's holiness and the reverence due to Him. The temple was to be a physical representation of God's glory and presence, similar to the tabernacle described in Exodus. The use of the word "magnificent" indicates the temple's role as a central place of worship and its importance in Israel's religious life.famous and glorious throughout all lands. The temple's fame and glory were intended to extend beyond Israel, symbolizing God's universal sovereignty and the call for all nations to recognize His greatness. This foreshadows the New Testament theme of the gospel reaching all nations, as seen in the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>). The temple was not only a national symbol but also a testament to God's power and majesty to the surrounding nations.Therefore I must make preparations for it.” David's commitment to preparing for the temple's construction demonstrates his dedication to God's plans, even though he would not see its completion. This reflects the biblical principle of laying groundwork for future generations, as seen in the legacy of faith passed down through the patriarchs. David's preparations included gathering materials and organizing labor, showing his understanding of the temple's significance and his role in God's plan.So David made lavish preparations before his death. David's extensive preparations highlight his devotion and the importance of the temple project. The term "lavish" indicates the abundance and quality of resources he gathered, such as gold, silver, and cedar wood, which were necessary for the temple's construction. This act of preparation is a testament to David's faith and foresight, ensuring that Solomon had everything needed to fulfill God's command. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of stewardship and planning in fulfilling God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who desires to build a temple for the LORD but is instructed by God that his son Solomon will build it instead. David takes on the responsibility of making preparations for the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> David's son, described as young and inexperienced. He is chosen by God to build the temple, a task of great significance and responsibility. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_for_the_lord.htm">The House for the LORD</a> Refers to the temple that David plans for Solomon to build. It is intended to be a magnificent and glorious structure, reflecting the greatness of God. 4. <a href="/topical/p/preparations_for_the_temple.htm">Preparations for the Temple</a> David's actions in gathering materials and resources for the construction of the temple, ensuring that Solomon has everything needed to complete the task. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_israel.htm">The Land of Israel</a> The location where the temple is to be built, serving as a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_planning.htm">Preparation and Planning</a> David's extensive preparations teach us the importance of planning and preparing for tasks that honor God. We should be diligent in our efforts to serve Him. <a href="/topical/g/generational_legacy.htm">Generational Legacy</a> David's actions set up Solomon for success, highlighting the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy for future generations. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_limitations.htm">Recognizing Limitations</a> David acknowledges Solomon's youth and inexperience, reminding us to recognize our limitations and seek God's guidance and provision. <a href="/topical/m/magnificence_for_god's_glory.htm">Magnificence for God's Glory</a> The temple's intended magnificence reflects the glory of God. Our work and worship should aim to glorify God in all aspects. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness in God's Promises</a> David's trust in God's promise that Solomon would build the temple encourages us to have faith in God's plans and timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22</a> <a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_1_chr_24_with_other_genealogies.htm">How can the list of priestly divisions in 1 Chronicles 24 be reconciled with conflicting genealogies in other Old Testament passages? </a> <a href="/q/solomon's_life__key_events,_lessons.htm">What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's life?</a> <a href="/q/is_a_temple_in_david's_time_anachronistic.htm">Psalm 138:2 references a holy temple. Do historical or archaeological records support a fully established temple in David’s time, or is this an anachronism? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Solomon my son is young and tender--i.e., an inexperienced young man. David repeats the expression (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm" title="Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.">1Chronicles 29:1</a>); and it is applied to Rehoboam (<a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm" title="And there are gathered to him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.">2Chronicles 13:7</a>) at the age of forty-one. The word here rendered "young," literally, "youth" (na'ar), is even more vague than the Latin adolescens. It may mean a new-born babe (<a href="/exodus/2-6.htm" title="And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children.">Exodus 2:6</a>), a young child (<a href="/isaiah/7-16.htm" title="For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that you abhor shall be forsaken of both her kings.">Isaiah 7:16</a>; <a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm" title="For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria.">Isaiah 8:4</a>), a youth (<a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm" title="And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honorable.">Isaiah 3:5</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/17-55.htm" title="And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said to Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As your soul lives, O king, I cannot tell.">1Samuel 17:55</a>), or a man in the prime of life (<a href="/1_samuel/30-17.htm" title="And David smote them from the twilight even to the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode on camels, and fled.">1Samuel 30:17</a>; <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.">Exodus 33:11</a>). Solomon calls himself "a young child" (na'ar q?ton) even after his accession to the throne (<a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm" title="And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.">1Kings 3:7</a>), though he was born soon after the time of the Syro-Ammonite war (<a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm" title="And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.">2Samuel 12:24</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Solomon... is young and tender. It is impossible to fix the exact age of Solomon as marked by these words. In a "fragment" of Eupolemus (see Cory's 'Ancient Fragments of the Phoenician,' etc., Writers,' edit. London, 1832) he is put down at twelve years of age. Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 8:7, § 8) as vaguely supposes he was fourteen at the time that he took the throne. He was the second son of Bathsheba, and can scarcely have exceeded the last-mentioned age by more than three or four years (yet comp. <a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">1 Kings 2:2</a>; <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">1 Kings 3:1, 7</a>). This same language, "young and tender," is repeated in <a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a>. The reign of Solomon lasted forty years (<a href="/1_kings/11-42.htm">1 Kings 11:42</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">2 Chronicles 9:30</a>). He is called old (<a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a>) when his strange wives "turned away his heart after other gods." We are not told his age at the time of his death. There are, in fact, no sufficient data for fixing to the year, or indeed within the liberal margin of several years, the age now designated as young and tender. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David דָּוִ֗יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “My son בְנִי֮ (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה (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 is young נַ֣עַר (na·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer and inexperienced, וָרָךְ֒ (wā·rāḵ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7390.htm">Strong's 7390: </a> Tender, delicate, soft and the house וְהַבַּ֜יִת (wə·hab·ba·yiṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house to be built לִבְנ֣וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build for the LORD לַיהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel must be exceedingly לְמַ֜עְלָה (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 magnificent— לְהַגְדִּ֨יל ׀ (lə·haḡ·dîl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great famous לְשֵׁ֤ם (lə·šêm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name and glorious וּלְתִפְאֶ֙רֶת֙ (ū·lə·ṯip̄·’e·reṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> Beauty, glory throughout all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the lands. הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת (hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land Therefore נָּ֖א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' I must make provision אָכִ֥ינָה (’ā·ḵî·nāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect for it.” ל֑וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> So David דָּוִ֛יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse made lavish לָרֹ֖ב (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness preparations וַיָּ֧כֶן (way·yā·ḵen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect for it before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face his death. מוֹתֽוֹ׃ (mō·w·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 22:5 David said Solomon my son is young (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 22:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 22:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 22:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 22:6" /></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>