Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So David gave orders to assemble the foreigners residing in Israel, and from among them he appointed stonecutters to prepare dressed stone for building the house of God. New Living Translation So David gave orders to call together the foreigners living in Israel, and he assigned them the task of preparing finished stone for building the Temple of God. English Standard Version David commanded to gather together the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. Berean Standard Bible So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. King James Bible And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. New King James Version So David commanded to gather the aliens who were in the land of Israel; and he appointed masons to cut hewn stones to build the house of God. New American Standard Bible So David gave orders to gather the strangers who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to cut out stones to build the house of God. NASB 1995 So David gave orders to gather the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to hew out stones to build the house of God. NASB 1977 So David gave orders to gather the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to hew out stones to build the house of God. Legacy Standard Bible So David said to gather the sojourners who were in the land of Israel, and he appointed stonecutters to hew out stones to build the house of God. Amplified Bible So David gave orders to gather the foreigners who were in the land of Israel, and he assigned stonecutters to hew out stones to build the house of God. Christian Standard Bible So David gave orders to gather the resident aliens that were in the land of Israel, and he appointed stonecutters to cut finished stones for building God’s house. Holman Christian Standard Bible So David gave orders to gather the foreigners that were in the land of Israel, and he appointed stonecutters to cut finished stones for building God’s house. American Standard Version And David commanded to gather together the sojourners that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. Contemporary English Version David ordered the foreigners living in Israel to come to Jerusalem. Then he assigned some to cut blocks of stone for building the temple. English Revised Version And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation David ordered the foreigners living in Israel to gather. He appointed some of them to cut stones to build God's temple. Good News Translation King David gave orders for all the foreigners living in the land of Israel to assemble, and he put them to work. Some of them prepared stone blocks for building the Temple. International Standard Version David subsequently issued orders to conscript the resident aliens who lived in the land of Israel and appointed stonecutters to prepare stones for building a temple for God. Majority Standard Bible So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. NET Bible David ordered the resident foreigners in the land of Israel to be called together. He appointed some of them to be stonecutters to chisel stones for the building of God's temple. New Heart English Bible David gave orders to gather together the foreigners who were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to cut worked stones to build God's house. Webster's Bible Translation And David commanded to assemble the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. World English Bible David gave orders to gather together the foreigners who were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to cut dressed stones to build God’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David says to gather the sojourners who [are] in the land of Israel, and appoints hewers to hew hewn-stones to build a house of God. Young's Literal Translation And David saith to gather the sojourners who are in the land of Israel, and appointeth hewers to hew hewn-stones to build a house of God. Smith's Literal Translation And David will say to assemble the strangers which are in the land of Israel; and he will set up hewers of stone to hew out hewn stones to build the house of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he commanded to gather together all the proselytes of the land of Israel, and out of them he appointed stonecutters to hew stones and polish them, to build the house of God. Catholic Public Domain Version And he instructed them to gather all the new converts from the land of Israel. And from these he appointed stoneworkers, to hew stones and to polish them, so that he might build the house of God. New American Bible David then ordered that the resident aliens in the land of Israel should be brought together, and he appointed them stonecutters to hew out stone blocks for building the house of God. New Revised Standard Version David gave orders to gather together the aliens who were residing in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David commanded to gather together all the proselytes who were in the land of Israel, to make some of them stonecutters to hew stones for the house of the LORD; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David said to gather all the proselytes who were in the land of Israel, and they shall make of them Stonecutters, and they shall cut stones for the house of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David gave orders to gather all the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he appointed stone-hewers to hew polished stones to build the house to God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Preparations for the Temple1Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 2So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. 3David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed… Cross References 1 Kings 5:13-18 Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had 70,000 porters and 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, ... 2 Chronicles 2:17-18 Solomon numbered all the foreign men in the land of Israel following the census his father David had conducted, and there were found to be 153,600 in all. / Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. 1 Kings 9:20-21 As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. 2 Samuel 5:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 1 Kings 5:6 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” 2 Chronicles 2:1-2 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. 1 Kings 5:1 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. 2 Chronicles 2:3 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. 1 Kings 5:15-16 Solomon had 70,000 porters and 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, / not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers. 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 9:15 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 2 Chronicles 2:18 Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. 1 Kings 5:18 So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 2 Chronicles 2:14 He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. 1 Kings 5:17 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. Treasury of Scripture And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew worked stones to build the house of God. the strangers 1 Kings 9:20,21 And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel, … 2 Chronicles 2:17 And Solomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land of Israel, after the numbering wherewith David his father had numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred. 2 Chronicles 8:7,8 As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which were not of Israel, … masons 1 Samuel 14:1 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. 2 Samuel 5:11 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. 1 Kings 5:17,18 And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house… Jump to Previous Aliens Appointed Appointeth Assemble Build Building Commanded Cut David Dressed Foreigners Gather Hew Hewers House Israel Lands Masons Orders Prepare Sojourners Stone Stonecutters Stone-Cutters Stones Strange Strangers Together Work Worked WroughtJump to Next Aliens Appointed Appointeth Assemble Build Building Commanded Cut David Dressed Foreigners Gather Hew Hewers House Israel Lands Masons Orders Prepare Sojourners Stone Stonecutters Stone-Cutters Stones Strange Strangers Together Work Worked Wrought1 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 So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel David's command to gather foreigners highlights the presence of non-Israelites living within the borders of Israel. These foreigners, often referred to as "sojourners" or "resident aliens," were people who lived among the Israelites but were not part of the covenant community. Historically, these individuals could have been remnants of the original Canaanite inhabitants or people from surrounding nations who settled in Israel. The inclusion of foreigners in the workforce for the temple construction reflects the broader biblical theme of God's plan involving all nations, as seen in prophecies like Isaiah 56:6-7, which speaks of foreigners joining themselves to the Lord. from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is preparing for the construction of the temple, a task that God has assigned to his son Solomon. David's role is pivotal as he lays the groundwork for this monumental project. 2. Foreigners in the Land of Israel These are non-Israelites residing in Israel. David enlists them for the labor-intensive task of stonecutting, demonstrating the inclusion of Gentiles in God's work. 3. Stonecutters Skilled laborers tasked with preparing the stones for the temple. Their work is crucial for the temple's construction, symbolizing the importance of preparation and craftsmanship in serving God. 4. House of God Refers to the temple that David is preparing to build, which will become a central place of worship for Israel and a symbol of God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Preparation for God's WorkDavid's meticulous preparation for the temple teaches us the importance of planning and gathering resources for God's work. We should approach our tasks for God with diligence and foresight. Inclusion in God's Plan The involvement of foreigners in building the temple illustrates God's inclusive plan. We are reminded that God's work transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries, inviting all to participate. The Role of Skilled Labor The appointment of stonecutters emphasizes the value of skill and craftsmanship in service to God. Whatever our talents, we should use them to contribute to God's kingdom. Legacy and Vision David's vision for the temple, though not realized in his lifetime, shows the importance of leaving a legacy of faith and vision for future generations.(2-5) David gathers craftsmen, and accumulates materials for building the house of God. (2) And David commanded to gather together the strangers.--The word rendered "to gather together" (k?nas) is different from the terms used in 1Chronicles 15:3-4; 1Chronicles 19:7, and is late in this sense. The strangers (gerim).--Sojourners, or resident foreigners, such as Israel had been in Egypt (Genesis 15:13). The Canaanite population are meant, who lived on sufferance under the Israelite dominion, and were liable to forced service if the government required it. (See 2Chronicles 8:7-8, and 1Kings 9:20-21.) Solomon found them by census to be 153,600 souls. The census was a preliminary to apportioning their several tasks. (See 2Chronicles 2:17-18.) David, probably on the present occasion, had held a similar census of the Canaanite serfs (2Chronicles 2:17). . . . Verse 2. - The strangers. These are plainly called in the Septuagint "proselytes" (τοὺς προσηλὺτους). They were, of course, foreign workmen, who came in pursuit of their trade. The injunctions as to "strangers," and with regard to showing them kindness, are very numerous, beginning with Exodus 12:19, 48, 49; Exodus 22:21(20); Exodus 23:9; Leviticus 19:10, 33, 34; Numbers 15:14-16; Deuteronomy 10:18, 19; Joshua 8:33-35. It was not David's object merely to gain cheap or compulsory work (2 Chronicles 2:17, 18), but to obtain a skill, which immigrants from certain places would possess, in excess of that of his own people (2 Chronicles 2:7, 8, 13, 14), especially considering the absorption of Israel in the pursuit of war, which had so largely impeded their study and practice of these the arts of peace.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֔יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse gave orders וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to gather לִכְנוֹס֙ (liḵ·nō·ws) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3664: To collect, to enfold the foreigners הַגֵּרִ֔ים (hag·gê·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1616: A guest, a foreigner in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from whom he appointed וַיַּעֲמֵ֣ד (way·ya·‘ă·mêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations stonecutters חֹֽצְבִ֗ים (ḥō·ṣə·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2672: To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave to prepare לַחְצוֹב֙ (laḥ·ṣō·wḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2672: To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave finished גָזִ֔ית (ḡā·zîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1496: Something cut, dressed stone stones אַבְנֵ֣י (’aḇ·nê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone for building לִבְנ֖וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1129: To build the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of God. הָאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links 1 Chronicles 22:2 NIV1 Chronicles 22:2 NLT 1 Chronicles 22:2 ESV 1 Chronicles 22:2 NASB 1 Chronicles 22:2 KJV 1 Chronicles 22:2 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 22:2 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 22:2 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 22:2 French Bible 1 Chronicles 22:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 22:2 David commanded to gather together the foreigners (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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