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Begin to build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the sacred articles belonging to God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now seek the LORD your God with all your heart and soul. Build the sanctuary of the LORD God so that you can bring the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant and the holy vessels of God into the Temple built to honor the LORD’s name.” <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now set your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.” <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God. Therefore arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; then arise, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise, therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise, therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now give your heart and your soul to seek Yahweh your God; arise, therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of Yahweh and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for the name of Yahweh.” <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek (inquire of, require as your vital necessity) the LORD your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles and utensils of God into the house built for the Name (Presence) of the LORD.” <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now determine in your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Get started building the LORD God’s sanctuary so that you may bring the ark of the LORD’s covenant and the holy articles of God to the temple that is to be built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now determine in your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Get started building the LORD God&#8217s sanctuary so that you may bring the ark of the LORD&#8217s covenant and the holy articles of God to the temple that is to be built for the name of Yahweh.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek after Jehovah your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of Jehovah God, to bring the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Obey the LORD your God with your heart and soul. Begin work on the temple to honor him, so that the sacred chest and the things used for worship can be kept there. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek after the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So dedicate your hearts and lives to serving the LORD your God. Start building the holy place of the LORD God so that you can bring the ark of the LORD's promise and God's holy utensils into the temple that will be built for the LORD's name." <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now serve the LORD your God with all your heart and soul. Start building the Temple, so that you can place in it the Covenant Box of the LORD and all the other sacred objects used in worshiping him." <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> So set your minds and hearts to seek the LORD your God, to get up, and to build the sanctuary of the LORD God, so the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God may be stored in a temple built for the name of the LORD." <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.? <a href="/net/1_chronicles/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Now seek the LORD your God wholeheartedly and with your entire being! Get up and build the sanctuary of the LORD God! Then you can bring the ark of the LORD's covenant and the holy items dedicated to God's service into the temple that is built to honor the LORD." <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek after the LORD your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD." <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise, therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/22.htm">World English Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to follow Yahweh your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, to bring the ark of Yahweh’s covenant and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for Yahweh’s name.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Now give your heart and your soul to seek for your God YHWH, and rise and build the sanctuary of YHWH God, to bring in the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH, and the holy vessels of God, to the house that is built for the Name of YHWH.” <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Now, give your heart and your soul to seek to Jehovah your God, and rise and build the sanctuary of Jehovah God, to bring in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and the holy vessels of God, to the house that is built to the name of Jehovah.' <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Now ye shall give your heart and your soul to seek to Jehovah your God; and arise ye and build the holy place of Jehovah God to bring the ark of the covenant of Jehovah and the holy vessels of God, to the house being built to the name of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Give therefore your hearts and your souls, to seek the Lord your God: and arise, and build a sanctuary to the Lord God, that the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the vessels consecrated to the Lord, may be brought into the house, which is built to the name of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, offer your hearts and your souls, so that you seek the Lord your God. And rise up and build a sanctuary to the Lord God, so that the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the vessels consecrated to the Lord, may be brought into the house that is built to the name of the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Therefore, devote your hearts and souls to seeking the LORD your God. Proceed to build the sanctuary of the LORD God, that the ark of the covenant of the LORD and God’s sacred vessels may be brought into the house built for the name of the LORD.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now set your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Go and build the sanctuary of the LORD God so that the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy vessels of God may be brought into a house built for the name of the LORD.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now set your heart and your soul to pray before the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of the LORD God, and bring there the ark in which is the covenant of the LORD our God, and the holy vessels of the LORD our God; and build the house because of his great name by which we are known. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also now, prepare your heart and your soul to pray before LORD JEHOVAH your God, and arise and build the Holy Place of LORD JEHOVAH God, and bring there the Ark in which the Covenant of LORD JEHOVAH our God is placed, and the implements of the holiness of LORD JEHOVAH our God, and build up the house, because his name by which we are called is great. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now set your heart and your soul to seek after the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.' <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Now set your hearts and souls to seek after the Lord your God: and rise, and build a sanctuary to your God to carry in the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/22-19.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=6322" 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">Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple</a> …18“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people. 19<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tə·nū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">set</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem (N-msc:: 2mp) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">your heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·nap̄·šə·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 2mp) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">and soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: liḏ·rō·wōš (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">to seek</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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wə·qū·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Get started</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ū·ḇə·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">building</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4720.htm" title="4720: miq·daš (N-msc) -- A sacred place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylum.">the sanctuary</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/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lə·hā·ḇî (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">so that you may bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">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/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-msc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">and the holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ū·ḵə·lê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lab·ba·yiṯ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">into the temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: han·niḇ·neh (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">that will be built</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: lə·šêm- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">for the Name</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> <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="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. <a href="/1_kings/8-61.htm">1 Kings 8:61</a> So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.” <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a> But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. <a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Psalm 105:4</a> Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">2 Chronicles 15:12-15</a> Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. / And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. / They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. ... <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">1 Samuel 7:3</a> Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and Ashtoreths among you, prepare your hearts for the LORD, and serve Him only. And He will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines.” <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a> Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">2 Chronicles 19:3</a> However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.” <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a> Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">2 Timothy 2:21</a> So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build you the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.set your<a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11</a> Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.<a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a> But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.arise<a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">1 Chronicles 22:16</a> Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.<a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a> Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.<a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Acts 22:16</a> And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.to bring<a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6,21</a> And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims… <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7</a> And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:<a href="/2_chronicles/6-11.htm">2 Chronicles 6:11</a> And in it have I put the ark, wherein is the covenant of the LORD, that he made with the children of Israel.to the name<a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">1 Chronicles 22:7</a> And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:<a href="/1_kings/5-3.htm">1 Kings 5:3</a> Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-11.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-35.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-25.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-41.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-8.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-38.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Vessels</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'; </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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. This phrase emphasizes the importance of wholehearted devotion and spiritual focus. In the Hebrew context, the heart and soul represent the entirety of one's being, indicating that seeking God requires complete dedication. This mirrors the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which commands love for God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. It underscores the biblical principle that true worship and service to God begin with an internal commitment.Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, David is instructing Solomon to commence the construction of the temple, a central place of worship for Israel. The sanctuary represents God's dwelling among His people, a concept rooted in the tabernacle's design given to Moses (<a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a>). The temple's construction signifies a transition from a nomadic worship system to a permanent, centralized location in Jerusalem, which holds significant historical and theological importance as the city of David.so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD The ark of the covenant is a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and manna, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel. Its presence in the temple signifies God's throne and His covenantal relationship with His people. The ark's movement to the temple marks a fulfillment of God's promises and a centralization of worship, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/6.htm">2 Samuel 6</a> when David brings the ark to Jerusalem.and the holy articles of God These articles include items used in worship and sacrifices, such as the altar, lampstand, and table for the showbread, as described in <a href="/exodus/25.htm">Exodus 25-30</a>. Their placement in the temple signifies the continuation of the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system, which foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfills and transcends these rituals (<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-14</a>).into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD. The temple is to be constructed for the Name of the LORD, indicating it is dedicated to His glory and presence. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name represents one's character and authority. Thus, the temple serves as a testament to God's sovereignty and His chosen relationship with Israel. This dedication prefigures 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 within His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who is preparing for the construction of the temple. He is instructing the leaders of Israel to seek God and begin the work. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the one who will carry out the construction. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary_of_the_lord.htm">The Sanctuary of the LORD</a> The temple that David is preparing for, which will house the Ark of the Covenant and serve as a central place of worship for Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that holds the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_for_the_name_of_the_lord.htm">The House for the Name of the LORD</a> Refers to the temple that will be built in Jerusalem, signifying God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/prioritize_seeking_god.htm">Prioritize Seeking God</a> Just as David instructed the leaders to set their hearts and souls to seek the LORD, we are called to prioritize our relationship with God above all else. <a href="/topical/p/prepare_for_god's_work.htm">Prepare for God's Work</a> David's preparation for the temple teaches us the importance of preparing our hearts and lives for the work God has called us to do. <a href="/topical/b/build_for_god's_glory.htm">Build for God's Glory</a> The construction of the temple was for the glory of God's name. Our actions and endeavors should similarly aim to honor and glorify God. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_plan.htm">Obedience to God's Plan</a> David's obedience in preparing for the temple, despite not being the one to build it, shows the importance of following God's plan even when we don't see the immediate results. <a href="/topical/c/community_in_worship.htm">Community in Worship</a> The temple was a place for communal worship, reminding us of the importance of gathering with others to seek and worship God.<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/key_themes_in_1_chronicles.htm">What are the key themes in 1 Chronicles?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_matthew_6_33_mean.htm">What does Matthew 6:33 mean?</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_revere_the_ark_if_it's_forgotten.htm">If Jeremiah 3:16 asserts the Ark of the Covenant will no longer be remembered, why do other biblical texts and traditions continue to revere it?</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>(19) To seek the Lord.--Hebrew, "to seek unto the Lord," as in <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm" title="But sought to the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel.">2Chronicles 17:4</a>; <a href="/ezra/4-2.htm" title="Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said to them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as you do; and we do sacrifice to him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up here.">Ezra 4:2</a>. The older construction, with a simple accusative, occurred in <a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm" title="Remember his marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;">1Chronicles 16:12</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/21-30.htm" title="But David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.">1Chronicles 21:30</a>.Arise therefore, and build.--Rather, And arise ye, and build. The second clause explains how the first was to be carried out. Building the Lord a fair and noble sanctuary was equivalent to seeking His favour. Professions cost nothing, and they were not to serve the Lord "without cost" (<a href="/1_chronicles/21-24.htm" title="And king David said to Ornan, No; but I will truly buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is your for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.">1Chronicles 21:24</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - To bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of God. To settle these in a fixed home had now been of a long time the consuming desire of David's heart (so <a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2-4</a>). Into the house that is to be built. The preposition ל instead of אֶל, before "the house," is to be noticed here (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">1 Chronicles 25:26</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Nehemiah 10:35</a>). Also the Niphal participle, הַגִּבְנֶהַ, here translated "that is to be built," is to be noticed. The meaning of David would be better met probably thus: "Arise, build the sanctuary... to bring the ark... into the house (then) builded to the Name of the Lord." <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now עַתָּ֗ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time set תְּנ֤וּ (tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set your heart לְבַבְכֶם֙ (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> Inner man, mind, will, heart and soul וְנַפְשְׁכֶ֔ם (wə·nap̄·šə·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion to seek לִדְר֖וֹשׁ (liḏ·rō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the LORD לַיהוָ֣ה (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 your God. אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Get started וְק֗וּמוּ (wə·qū·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand building וּבְנוּ֙ (ū·ḇə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build the sanctuary מִקְדַּשׁ֙ (miq·daš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4720.htm">Strong's 4720: </a> A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (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 God, הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative so that you may bring לְהָבִ֞יא (lə·hā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) 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 the holy קֹ֣דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity articles וּכְלֵי֙ (ū·ḵə·lê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus of God הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative into the temple לַבַּ֖יִת (lab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house that will be built הַנִּבְנֶ֥ה (han·niḇ·neh) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build for the Name לְשֵׁם־ (lə·šêm-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the LORD.? יְהוָֽה׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">1 Chronicles 22:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 22:19 Now set your heart and your soul (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 22:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 22:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:1" /></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>