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I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> David rose to his feet and said: “My brothers and my people! It was my desire to build a Temple where the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, God’s footstool, could rest permanently. I made the necessary preparations for building it, <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God, and I made preparations for building. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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, <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a> Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations to build it. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, &#8220Listen to me, my brethren and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brethren and my people; I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for the footstool of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people; I had it within my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Yahweh and for the footstool of the feet of our God. So I had made preparations to build it. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David the king rose to his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers [in arms] and my people. I had intended to build a permanent home for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God, and I prepared materials for the building. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</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 LORD’s covenant and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build, <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said, &#8220Listen 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 LORD&#8217s covenant and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build, <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After everyone was there, David stood up and said: Listen to me, my people. I wanted to build a place where the sacred chest would be kept, so we could go there and worship the LORD our God. I have prepared all the supplies for building a temple, <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David stood in front of them and said, "Listen to me, my relatives and subjects. I had my heart set on building the temple where the ark of the LORD's promise could be placed. This temple would be a stool for our God's feet, and I have made preparations to build it. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> David stood before them and addressed them: "My friends, listen to me. I wanted to build a permanent home for the Covenant Box, the footstool of the LORD our God. I have made preparations for building a temple to honor him, <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> King David rose to his feet and said, "My fellow citizens, may I have your attention. I intended to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, for a footstool of our God, so I began preparations for its construction. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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, <a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a> King David rose to his feet and said: "Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I wanted to build a temple where the ark of the LORD's covenant could be placed as a footstool for our God. I have made the preparations for building it. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, "Hear me, my brothers, and my people. As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had prepared for the building. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then David the king stood upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building: <a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David the king stood up on his feet and said, “Hear me, my brothers and my people! As for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of Yahweh’s covenant, and for the footstool of our God; and I had prepared for the building. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David the king rises on his feet and says, “Hear me, my brothers and my people, I [had it] with my heart to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH, and for the footstool of our God, and I prepared to build, <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David the king riseth on his feet, and saith, 'Hear me, my brethren and my people, I -- with my heart -- to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God, and I prepared to build, <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David the king will rise upon his feet and say, Hear me, my brethren and my people: I with my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of the feet of our God; and I prepared for the building.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king rising up, and standing said: Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had a thought to have built a house, in which the ark of the Lord, and the footstool of our God might rest: and I prepared all things for the building. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the king had risen up and was standing, he said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I thought that I would build a house, in which the ark of the covenant of the Lord, the footstool of our God, might rest. And so I prepared everything for its building. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a> King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my kinsmen and my people. It was my purpose to build a house of repose myself for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, the footstool for the feet of our God; and I was preparing to build it. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then King David rose to his feet and said: “Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had planned to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God; and I made preparations for building.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he said to them, Hear me, my brethren and my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and for a dwelling place of our God, and I had made ready everything for the building of the house; <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to them: “Hear me, my brothers and my people! I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH and a place of the Shechinah presence of our God, and I prepared everything I had to build the house.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said: 'Hear me, my brethren, and my people; as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David stood in the midst of the assembly, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and a place for the feet of our Lord, and I prepared materials suitable for the building: <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-2.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=7835" 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> 1Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. 2<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then King</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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">his feet</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·mā·‘ū·nî (V-Qal-Imp-mp:: 1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">“Listen to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">my brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·‘am·mî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and my people.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">It was in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">to build</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a house</a> <a href="/hebrew/4496.htm" title="4496: mə·nū·ḥāh (N-fs) -- Resting place, rest. Or mnuchah; feminine of Manowach; repose or peacefully; figuratively, consolation; hence an abode.">as a resting place</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: la·’ă·rō·wn (Prep-l:: N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">for the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: bə·rîṯ- (N-fsc) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">of the covenant</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1916.htm" title="1916: wə·la·hă·ḏōm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A stool, footstool. From an unused root meaning to stamp upon; a foot stool.">and as a footstool</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lê (N-fdc) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">for our God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: wa·hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">I had made preparations</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">to build it,</a> 3but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has spilled blood.’…<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="/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="/acts/7-46.htm">Acts 7:46</a> who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. <a href="/2_samuel/7-5.htm">2 Samuel 7:5-7</a> “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? / For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling. / In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people Israel, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’ <a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm">1 Kings 5:3-5</a> “As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet. / But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. / 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="/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="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-7</a> When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled. / And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God. <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. <a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1-2</a> This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">2 Samuel 6:14-15</a> And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn. <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">1 Kings 6:12-13</a> “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” <a href="/2_chronicles/2-4.htm">2 Chronicles 2:4-6</a> Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. / The house that I am building will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. / But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him? <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a> Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ... <a href="/2_samuel/6-17.htm">2 Samuel 6:17</a> So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:Stood up<a href="/genesis/48-2.htm">Genesis 48:2</a> And one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph cometh unto thee: and Israel strengthened himself, and sat upon the bed.<a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47</a> And moreover the king's servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.my brethren<a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a> Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh… <a href="/deuteronomy/17-15.htm">Deuteronomy 17:15,20</a> Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother… <a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22</a> I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.I had in mine heart<a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1,2</a> Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD remaineth under curtains… <a href="/2_samuel/7-1.htm">2 Samuel 7:1,2</a> And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies; … <a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">1 Kings 8:17,18</a> And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel… rest<a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">1 Chronicles 6:31</a> And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.<a href="/psalms/132-3.htm">Psalm 132:3-8,14</a> Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; … the footstool<a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Psalm 99:5</a> Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.<a href="/psalms/132-7.htm">Psalm 132:7</a> We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.<a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a> Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?had made ready<a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">1 Chronicles 18:7-11</a> And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-27.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-17.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Footstool</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-12.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-15.htm">Stood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-3.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-18.htm">Footstool</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Stood</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>Then King David rose to his feet and said This phrase indicates a formal and significant moment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, standing to speak was a sign of authority and respect. David, as king, is about to deliver an important message. This moment is significant as it marks a transition in leadership and the divine plan for Israel.“Listen to me, my brothers and my people. David addresses the assembly with familial and communal terms, emphasizing unity and shared purpose. "My brothers and my people" reflects the covenant relationship between the king and the nation of Israel. It underscores the importance of the message and the collective responsibility of the people.It was in my heart to build a house David expresses his personal desire and intention, which aligns with the biblical theme of the heart as the center of will and devotion. This desire to build a temple reflects David's deep commitment to God and his understanding of the need for a central place of worship.as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD The ark of the covenant was the most sacred object in Israel, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with His people. A "resting place" implies a permanent and honored location, contrasting with the ark's previous temporary dwellings. This reflects the transition from a nomadic to a settled worship practice.and as a footstool for our God. The imagery of a footstool suggests God's sovereignty and majesty, as a king's footstool is a symbol of his rule. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of God's throne and His dominion over the earth, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/66.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a>.I had made preparations to build it, David's preparations included gathering materials and organizing plans, demonstrating his dedication and foresight. Although David was not permitted to build the temple himself, his efforts laid the groundwork for Solomon's eventual construction. This reflects the biblical principle of generational faithfulness and the continuation of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The central figure in this passage, David is the king of Israel who desires to build a temple for the Lord. His heart is set on creating a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. David's desire to build a temple is centered around providing a resting place for the Ark. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> Although David wishes to build the temple, it is Solomon, his son, who will eventually construct it. The temple is intended to be a permanent place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a> David addresses the leaders and people of Israel, sharing his vision and preparations for the temple, emphasizing communal involvement in God's plans. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple is to be built, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/desire_to_honor_god.htm">Desire to Honor God</a> David's intention to build a temple reflects a heart that desires to honor God. We should examine our own lives to see how we can honor God with our resources and talents. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> Despite David's good intentions, God had a different plan. This teaches us to submit our desires to God's will, trusting His timing and purposes. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_legacy.htm">Preparation and Legacy</a> David made extensive preparations for the temple, even though he would not build it himself. This encourages us to invest in future generations and God's work beyond our lifetime. <a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a> David involved the leaders and people of Israel in his vision. This highlights the importance of community and collective effort in fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/h/heart_for_worship.htm">Heart for Worship</a> The temple was to be a place of worship. We are reminded to cultivate a heart of worship, making our lives a dwelling place for God's presence.<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/why_no_record_of_god's_footstool.htm">Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God’s footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_flee_and_leave_the_ark.htm">Why would David, who trusted God’s protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25–26)? </a> <a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a> <a href="/q/could_the_ark_survive_the_wilderness_intact.htm">Exodus 40:20–21 – How feasible is it that the ark and its contents remained intact through harsh wilderness conditions without any recorded damage? </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>(2) Then David the king stood up upon his feet.--To address the assembly, the king naturally rose from his throne.Hear me.--Calling attention, as in <a href="/context/genesis/23-11.htm" title="No, my lord, hear me: the field give I you, and the cave that is therein, I give it you; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it you: bury your dead.">Genesis 23:11-15</a>.My brethren, and my people.--Comp. <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm" title="Then said David, You shall not do so, my brothers, with that which the LORD has given us, who has preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.">1Samuel 30:23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/19-12.htm" title="You are my brothers, you are my bones and my flesh: why then are you the last to bring back the king?">2Samuel 19:12</a>. The words do not so much imply condescension as an acknowledgment of what every one of David's hearers felt to be true--viz., that all Israel were kin, and David the head of the family.As for me, I had in mine heart to build.--See <a href="/context/1_chronicles/22-7.htm" title="And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house to the name of the LORD my God:">1Chronicles 22:7-8</a> and the Notes there. <a href="/context/1_chronicles/28-2.htm" title="Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people: As for me, I had in my heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:">1Chronicles 28:2-7</a> of this chapter are in substance, and partly in expression, identical with <a href="/context/1_chronicles/22-7.htm" title="And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house to the name of the LORD my God:">1Chronicles 22:7-10</a> (David's private charge to Solomon). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - The expression, David the king stood up upon his feet, probably means to emphasize the fact that hitherto, having been in a sitting or recumbent position, owing to his age and infirmity, he now with effort forced himself to stand in the presence of the unusual congregation and in consideration of what he felt was due to the occasion. He had not lost the man and the brother in his official and exalted rank, and, following ancient precedents (<a href="/genesis/29-4.htm">Genesis 29:4</a>; <a href="/judges/19-23.htm">Judges 19:23</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/19-12.htm">2 Samuel 19:12</a>), he addresses the congregation as my brethren, and my people. David says he had it in his heart to build a house of rest, i.e. an abiding house (<a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">Psalm 132:8, 14</a>) for the ark of the covenant, instead of the moving one, and for the footstool of our God. By this he means the mercy-seat, to which especial allusion is made ver. 11 (בֵּת הַכַּפֹרֶת). God is often spoken of as "dwelling between the cherubim," and sometimes (<a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a>) as "sitting between the cherubim," which were over the lid of the ark, called the mercy-seat. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then King הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David דָּוִ֤יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse rose וַיָּ֨קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his feet רַגְלָ֔יו (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> A foot, a step, the pudenda and said, וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (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 “Listen to me, שְׁמָע֖וּנִי (šə·mā·‘ū·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently my brothers אַחַ֣י (’a·ḥay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) and my people. וְעַמִּ֑י (wə·‘am·mî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock It was in עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with my heart לְבָבִ֡י (lə·ḇā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart to build לִבְנוֹת֩ (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build a house בֵּ֨ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house as a resting place מְנוּחָ֜ה (mə·nū·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4496.htm">Strong's 4496: </a> Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode for the ark לַאֲר֣וֹן (la·’ă·rō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִית־ (bə·rîṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant of the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (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 and as a footstool וְלַהֲדֹם֙ (wə·la·hă·ḏōm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1916.htm">Strong's 1916: </a> A stool, footstool for our God. אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I had made preparations וַהֲכִינ֖וֹתִי (wa·hă·ḵî·nō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect to build it, לִבְנֽוֹת׃ (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">1 Chronicles 28:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then David the king stood up (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:3" /></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>