So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Take heed now; for Yahweh has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.”
- KJV Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
- BSB Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”
- NKJV Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it.”
- NASB Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be courageous and act.”
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Quick answer
David urged Solomon to take the charge seriously, be strong, and build the sanctuary God had chosen him for. It is a direct commission to courageous obedience.
Overview
David called Solomon to recognize his God-given task of building the temple and to act with strength and resolve. The exhortation 'be strong, and do it' echoes the encouragement given to leaders like Joshua. Such courage to obey God's calling, grounded in his choice and presence, is a pattern for all who serve him.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 28:6He said to me, ‘Solomon, your son, shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
- 1 Tim 4:16Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
- 1 Chr 22:16–19of the gold, the silver, the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and may Yahweh be with you.”
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