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1 Chronicles 29:2

Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the brass for the things of brass, iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; also onyx stones, stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.
1 Chronicles 29:2 · World English Bible
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  • KJV Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.
  • BSB Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.
  • NKJV Now for the house of my God I have prepared with all my might: gold for things to be made of gold, silver for things of silver, bronze for things of bronze, iron for things of iron, wood for things of wood, onyx stones, stones to be set, glistening stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and marble slabs in abundance.
  • NASB Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance.
  • NLT Using every resource at my command, I have gathered as much as I could for building the Temple of my God. Now there is enough gold, silver, bronze, iron, and wood, as well as great quantities of onyx, other precious stones, costly jewels, and all kinds of fine stone and marble.

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Quick answer

David reports that he has used all his strength to gather rich materials—gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and precious stones—for God's house.

Overview

David lists the abundant resources he has personally amassed, showing that wholehearted devotion to God expresses itself in costly, deliberate preparation. The catalog of fine materials underscores that what is offered to God should be the best available. His diligence sets an example for the people he is about to invite to give, and it points forward to the lavish beauty associated with God's dwelling (Revelation 21).

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 16

  • 1 Chr 22:3–5David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the couplings; and brass in abundance without weight;
  • 2 Cor 8:3For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
  • Eccl 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
  • 2 Chr 31:20–21Hezekiah did so throughout all Judah; and he did that which was good, right, and faithful before Yahweh his God.
  • 1 Pet 4:10–11As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
  • Isa 54:11–12“You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.
  • Col 3:23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
  • Gen 2:12and the gold of that land is good. Bdellium and onyx stone are also there.
  • Exod 28:17You shall set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: a row of ruby, topaz, and beryl shall be the first row;
  • Rev 21:18–21The construction of its wall was jasper. The city was pure gold, like pure glass.
  • Exod 39:13and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold settings.
  • Exod 39:6They worked the onyx stones, enclosed in settings of gold, engraved with the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the children of Israel.
  • Exod 28:20and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be enclosed in gold in their settings.
  • 1 Chr 28:14–18of gold by weight for the gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service;
  • 1 Chr 22:14–16Now, behold, in my affliction I have prepared for Yahweh’s house one hundred thousand talents of gold, one million talents of silver, and brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance. I have also prepared timber and stone; and you may add to them.
  • Job 28:16It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

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