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and the weight of silver for each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He told Solomon the amount of gold needed for the gold lampstands and lamps, and the amount of silver for the silver lampstands and lamps, depending on how each would be used.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps, the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps, the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand in the service,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, <i>both</i> for the candlestick, and <i>also</i> for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for each lampstand and its lamps; for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the weight <i>of gold</i> for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and <i>the weight of silver</i> for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the weight <i>of gold</i> for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and <i>the weight of silver</i> for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the weight <i>of gold</i> for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and <i>the weight of silver</i> for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the service of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the weight <i>of gold</i> for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the <i>weight of silver</i> for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the weight of the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the weight of the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />including the lampstands and lamps, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the weight of the gold lamp stands and their gold lamps ([that is,] the weight of gold for each lamp stand and its lamps), the weight of silver for each silver lamp stand and its lamps (according to the use of each lamp stand for worship),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />for each lamp and lampstand, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the gold for the golden lamp stands and their lamps, the silver for a lamp stand and its lamps (each according to its intended use in the service), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps, for the silver lampstands, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps, according to the prescribed use of each lampstand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />by weight also for the lampstands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for its lamps: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for its lamps, according to the use of every candlestick.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />by weight also for the lamp stands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps; and for the lamp stands of silver, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lamp stand; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and [by] weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight [for] lampstand and lampstand, and its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, by weight for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of lampstand and lampstand;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and by weight for the candlesticks of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for candlestick and candlestick, and its lamps; and for the candlesticks of silver, by weight for a candlestick and its lamps, according to the service of candlestick and candlestick;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight of the candlestick and candlestick, and its lamps: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, for the candlestick and its lamps, according to the service of candlestick and candlestick.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He gave also gold for the golden candlesticks, and their lamps, according to the dimensions of every candlestick, and the lamps thereof. In like manner also he gave silver by weight for the silver candlesticks, and for their lamps according to the diversity of the dimensions of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then too, he distributed gold for the lampstands and their lamps, according to the measure of each of the lampstands with their lamps. Similarly also, he distributed silver by weight for the silver lampstands with their lamps, according to the diversity of their measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />likewise for the golden menorahs and their lamps he specified the weight of gold for each menorah and its lamps, and for the silver menorahs he specified the weight of silver for each menorah and its lamps, depending on the use to which each menorah was to be put.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps, the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps, the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each in the service,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the place for the candlestick of gold and for their lamps of gold and the wicks thereof and the ornaments thereof and the vessels of oil thereof. David recorded everything, and gave it to Solomon his son;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The place in which the lampstand of gold was set, and the lamps of gold and their linen wicks and their ornaments and their vessels of oil; David wrote everything and gave to Solomon his son.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He gave him the weight of the candlesticks, and of the lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=8013" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/28.htm">The Plans for the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: ū·miš·qāl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">the weight</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: lim·nō·rō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">lampstands</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and their</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: wə·nê·rō·ṯê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">lamps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: bə·miš·qal- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">including the weight</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: mə·nō·w·rāh (N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">of each lampstand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: ū·mə·nō·w·rāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">and its lamps;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: bə·miš·qāl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">the weight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of each silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: wə·lim·nō·rō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">lampstand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">and its lamps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ka·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">according to the use</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: lim·nō·w·rāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">of each lampstand;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: mə·nō·w·rāh (N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: ū·mə·nō·w·rāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-24</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">Numbers 8:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></span><br />He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20-21</a></span><br />And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-1.htm">Leviticus 24:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a></span><br />And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></span><br />Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a></span><br />“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.</p><p class="hdg">the candlesticks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-39</a></b></br> And thou shalt make a candlestick <i>of</i> pure gold: <i>of</i> beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">1 Kings 7:19</a></b></br> And the chapiters that <i>were</i> upon the top of the pillars <i>were</i> of lily work in the porch, four cubits.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></b></br> And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set <i>them</i> in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/4-10.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Candlesticks</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Lampstands</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-12.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Support</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">Use</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-13.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Candlesticks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-17.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Lampstands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-15.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Support</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Use</a> <a href="/esther/1-7.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-16.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">He encourages Solomon to build the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc</a></span><br></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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The mention of "gold lampstands and their lamps" highlights the importance of light in the temple, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. Gold, a precious metal, signifies purity and divinity, often associated with God's holiness. The lampstands are reminiscent of the menorah in the Tabernacle, as described in <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a>, which served as a perpetual light. This connection underscores continuity between the Tabernacle and the Temple, emphasizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel.<p><b>including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps</b><br>The specific mention of "the weight of each lampstand and its lamps" indicates meticulous attention to detail in the temple's construction, reflecting the order and precision that God desires in worship. This precision can be seen as a reflection of God's character, who is a God of order (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>). The detailed instructions also ensure that the temple's furnishings are made according to divine specifications, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/25-9.htm">Exodus 25:9</a>). This attention to detail can be seen as a type of Christ, who fulfills the law and the prophets with precision (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>).<p><b>the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps</b><br>Silver, often associated with redemption and atonement, is used here for the lampstands, suggesting a connection to the sacrificial system and the need for purification. The use of silver alongside gold in the temple's construction may symbolize the dual aspects of God's nature: His holiness (gold) and His redemptive work (silver). The specific mention of the weight of each silver lampstand underscores the importance of balance and proportion in worship, reflecting the need for both reverence and redemption in approaching God.<p><b>according to the use of each lampstand</b><br>This phrase indicates that each lampstand had a specific function or placement within the temple, suggesting an organized and purposeful design. The use of each lampstand would have been determined by its location and role in the temple service, reflecting the structured nature of worship in ancient Israel. This organization can be seen as a reflection of the body of Christ, where each member has a specific role and function (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>). The careful planning and allocation of resources for each lampstand highlight the importance of intentionality in worship and service to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel who is giving instructions for the building of the temple. He is passing on the plans to his son Solomon.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. He receives detailed instructions from David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a></b><br>The holy place that David plans but Solomon will build. It is central to Israel's worship and relationship with God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tables_of_showbread.htm">Tables of Showbread</a></b><br>Sacred furniture in the temple where the showbread is placed, symbolizing God's provision and presence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_and_silver.htm">Gold and Silver</a></b><br>Precious metals used in the construction and furnishing of the temple, representing the value and holiness of the worship space.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_detailed_obedience.htm">The Importance of Detailed Obedience</a></b><br>David's instructions highlight the importance of following God's commands with precision. Just as the weight of gold and silver was specified, we are called to obey God's Word in detail.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_showbread.htm">Symbolism of the Showbread</a></b><br>The showbread represents God's provision and presence. In our lives, we should recognize and give thanks for God's continual provision and presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_in_worship.htm">Value in Worship</a></b><br>The use of gold and silver signifies the value and reverence we should have in our worship. Our worship should reflect the worthiness of God, not just in material terms but in the sincerity and purity of our hearts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's preparation for Solomon underscores the importance of passing on faith and responsibilities to the next generation. We should be intentional in mentoring and preparing others to continue God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_work.htm">God's Provision for His Work</a></b><br>The provision of materials for the temple reminds us that God provides what is necessary for His work. We can trust Him to supply our needs as we serve Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_found_archaeologically.htm">How can we reconcile the extravagant wealth of Solomon described in 2 Chronicles 9 (especially verses 13-28) with the lack of corresponding archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chron_29_4_with_archaeology.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 29:4's account of David's vast gold and silver donations be reconciled with the limited archaeological evidence of Israel's wealth in that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_1_chr_18_7-11.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence to substantiate the extensive tributes of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in 1 Chronicles 18:7-11?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_labor_resources_in_1_chronicles.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence that supports the massive labor force and vast resources described in 1 Chronicles 22:2 and verses 15-16?</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>(15) <span class= "bld">Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">and a</span> (specified) <span class= "ital">weight for the golden lampstands, and their golden lamps, in the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and</span> (a weight) <span class= "ital">for the lampstands of silver by weight, for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand.</span> The meaning still is that David gave Solomon a description of the designated articles, fixing the proper weight for each. (Comp. <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm" title="And you shall make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.">Exodus 25:31</a> <span class= "ital">sqq.,</span> the great golden candelabrum of the Mosaic sanctuary.) No mention of the silver lampstands occurs anywhere else in the Old Testament. According to the Rabbis, they stood in the chambers of the priests.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the weight</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁקָ֞ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·qāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, weighing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the gold</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּהָ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lampstands</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְנֹר֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lim·nō·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lamps,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֵרֹֽתֵיהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nê·rō·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">including the weight</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁקַל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·qal-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, weighing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each lampstand</span><br /><span class="heb">מְנוֹרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·nō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its lamps;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֵרֹתֶ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the weight</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁקָל֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·qāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, weighing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each silver</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֶּ֤סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(hak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lampstand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִמְנֹר֨וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lim·nō·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its lamps,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֵרֹתֶ֔יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to the use</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּעֲבוֹדַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(ka·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each lampstand;</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְנוֹרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lim·nō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">1 Chronicles 28:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/28-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:15 By weight also for the lampstands of (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 28:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 28:16" /></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>