Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. New Living Translation Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to assist Solomon in this project. English Standard Version David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Berean Standard Bible Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: Berean Literal Bible And David commanded all the heads of Israel to help Solomon his son: King James Bible David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, New King James Version David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, New American Standard Bible David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon, saying, NASB 1995 David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon, saying, NASB 1977 David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon, saying, Legacy Standard Bible David also commanded all the officials of Israel to help his son Solomon, saying, Amplified Bible David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Then David (beloved) ordered all the leaders of Israel (he wrestles with God) to help his son Solomon (peace): Christian Standard Bible Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: “ American Standard Version David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Contemporary English Version David then gave orders for the leaders of Israel to help Solomon. English Revised Version David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. Good News Translation David commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon. International Standard Version David also issued these orders to all of the leaders of Israel to assist his son Solomon: NET Bible David ordered all the officials of Israel to support his son Solomon. New Heart English Bible And David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Webster's Bible Translation David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: World English Bible David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David gives charge to all heads of Israel to give help to his son Solomon, [saying], Berean Literal Bible And David commanded all the heads of Israel to help Solomon his son: Young's Literal Translation And David giveth charge to all heads of Israel to give help to Solomon his son, Smith's Literal Translation And David will command to all the chiefs of Israel for help to Solomon his son: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDavid also charged all the princes of Israel, to help Solomon his son, Catholic Public Domain Version Also, David instructed all the leaders of Israel, so that they would assist his son Solomon, New American Bible David also commanded all of the officials of Israel to help his son Solomon: New Revised Standard Version David also commanded all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDavid also commanded all the elders of Israel, saying, You must help Solomon my son. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David commanded all of the Elders of Israel and said to them: “Help Solomon my son, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son: Brenton Septuagint Translation And David charged all the chief men of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Anointed to Build the Temple…16in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 17Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: 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.… Cross References Then David ordered 1 Kings 2:1-4 As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, … 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 1 Chronicles 28:8-10 So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever. / As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. / Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” all the leaders of Israel 1 Chronicles 28:1 Now 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. 1 Chronicles 23:2 Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. Deuteronomy 1:13-15 Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.” / And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.” / So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. to help his son Solomon: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. … 1 Chronicles 29:24 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 2 Chronicles 2:7-10 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. / Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum logs from Lebanon, for I know that your servants have skill to cut timber there. And indeed, my servants will work with yours / to prepare for me timber in abundance, because the temple I am building will be great and wonderful. … 1 Kings 5:1-18 Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David. / And Solomon relayed this message to Hiram: / “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. … 1 Kings 6:1-38 In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. / The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. / The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. … 2 Chronicles 2:1-18 Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. / So he conscripted 70,000 porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. / Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. … 2 Samuel 7:12-13 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Kings 8:17-20 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.’ … 2 Chronicles 6:7-10 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.’ … 1 Kings 9:1-9 Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. … Treasury of Scripture David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, all the princes 1 Chronicles 28:21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. 1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, Romans 16:2,3 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also… Jump to Previous Charge Chiefs Commanded David Heads Help Israel Leaders Ordered Orders Princes SolomonJump to Next Charge Chiefs Commanded David Heads Help Israel Leaders Ordered Orders Princes Solomon1 Chronicles 22 1. David, foreknowing the place of the temple, prepares abundance for building it.6. He instructs Solomon in God's promises, and his duty in building the temple. 17. He charges the princes to assist his son Then David ordered David, the second king of Israel, is nearing the end of his reign. His leadership has been marked by military conquests and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. This command reflects his role as a decisive leader who is preparing for a smooth transition of power. David's actions here are consistent with his character as a man after God's own heart, seeking to ensure that God's plans for Israel continue beyond his lifetime. all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is nearing the end of his reign. He is preparing for the transition of leadership to his son Solomon and is making arrangements for the building of the temple. 2. Solomon David's son, chosen by God to succeed David as king and to build the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon is known for his wisdom and later becomes one of Israel's most renowned kings. 3. Leaders of Israel The officials and tribal leaders who are called upon by David to support Solomon in the monumental task of constructing the temple. 4. Temple in Jerusalem The future central place of worship for the Israelites, which David has planned but is not permitted by God to build due to his history as a warrior. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, chosen as the site for the temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Leadership TransitionDavid's example shows the importance of preparing for leadership transitions with prayerful planning and clear instructions. Community Support The leaders of Israel are called to support Solomon, illustrating the necessity of community and teamwork in accomplishing God's work. Obedience to God's Plan David's obedience in preparing for the temple, despite not being the one to build it, teaches us to trust and follow God's plan even when it doesn't align with our personal desires. Generational Legacy David's actions set a spiritual and practical foundation for Solomon, reminding us of the impact of our legacy on future generations. Divine Calling and Empowerment Solomon's task is divinely appointed, showing that God equips those He calls to fulfill His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 22:17?2. How does 1 Chronicles 22:17 emphasize the importance of leadership in God's work? 3. What role does Solomon play in fulfilling God's plan in 1 Chronicles 22? 4. How can we apply David's instructions to our own spiritual leadership today? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 22:17 connect to the broader narrative of Solomon's temple? 6. What qualities should leaders possess according to David's charge in 1 Chronicles 22:17? 7. What is the significance of David commanding Israel's leaders in 1 Chronicles 22:17? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 22:17 reflect David's leadership style and priorities? 9. Why did David emphasize Solomon's role in 1 Chronicles 22:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 22? 11. Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible? 12. In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel? 13. Is there any archaeological evidence that supports the massive labor force and vast resources described in 1 Chronicles 22:2 and verses 15-16? 14. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1) What Does 1 Chronicles 22:17 Mean Then David orderedDavid acts decisively, signaling that the coming temple project is not merely an idea but a divinely sanctioned mandate (1 Chronicles 22:6–10; 28:10). • His command reflects a heart that has already submitted to God’s word (2 Samuel 7:1–13). • The order also underscores the principle of godly leadership: once God speaks, faithful leaders move from planning to action (Joshua 1:10–11). • David’s initiative foreshadows Christ, the greater Son of David, who likewise issues clear commands to His followers (Matthew 28:18–20). all the leaders of Israel The responsibility for building the temple reaches beyond one man; every tribal chief and official is enlisted (1 Chronicles 28:1). • Israel’s unity around the future temple anticipates the New Testament picture of the church as a body with many members serving one purpose (Ephesians 4:16). • Involving the leaders prevents division later and models shared stewardship (Exodus 18:25–26; Acts 6:2–4). to help The word emphasizes practical, cooperative action, not mere verbal support (Nehemiah 2:18). • David has already amassed materials (1 Chronicles 22:2–5); now he commands the leaders to keep the momentum. • Help includes funding, skilled labor, and administrative oversight, mirroring how the early church pooled resources for kingdom work (Philippians 4:15–16). • It reminds believers that God’s work often requires both spiritual devotion and tangible effort (James 2:17). his son Solomon Solomon is God’s chosen builder of the temple (1 Chronicles 22:9–10; 28:6). • David’s public affirmation secures Solomon’s authority, warding off potential rivalry (1 Kings 1:32–40). • The generational hand-off teaches that godly visions must outlive their original leaders (Psalm 78:5–7). • As Solomon means “peace,” the verse points forward to a reign characterized by rest, hinting at the ultimate reign of the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). summary 1 Chronicles 22:17 captures a pivotal moment: David, yielding to God’s revealed plan, rallies every leader in Israel to give wholehearted, practical support to Solomon, the divinely appointed builder of the temple. The verse underscores decisive obedience, shared leadership, active cooperation, and faithful succession—all essential principles for God’s people in every generation. (17-19) David invites the cooperation of the chieftains of Israel.(17) Saying.--The absence of this word from the Hebrew text may be compared with the like omission in 1Chronicles 16:7; 1Chronicles 23:4-5; 1Chronicles 28:19. Verses 17-19. - These verses contain David's command, accompanied by urgent argument, to the princes of Israel, to render their hearty assistance. Verse 17. - All the princes; i.e. those who held positions of authority as commanders, leaders, elders, heads of tribes, and chiefs of the fathers (1 Chronicles 27:22; 1 Chronicles 23:2; 1 Chronicles 28:1).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Davidדָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse ordered וַיְצַ֤ו (way·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the leaders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc to help לַעְזֹ֖ר (la‘·zōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid his son בְנֽוֹ׃ (ḇə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Solomon: לִשְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Links 1 Chronicles 22:17 NIV1 Chronicles 22:17 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:17 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:17 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:17 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:17 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 22:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 22:17 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 22:17 French Bible 1 Chronicles 22:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 22:17 David also commanded all the princes (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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