1 Chronicles 28:14
New International Version
He designated the weight of gold for all the gold articles to be used in various kinds of service, and the weight of silver for all the silver articles to be used in various kinds of service:

New Living Translation
David gave instructions regarding how much gold and silver should be used to make the items needed for service.

English Standard Version
the weight of gold for all golden vessels for each service, the weight of silver vessels for each service,

Berean Standard Bible
the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;

King James Bible
He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

New King James Version
He gave gold by weight for things of gold, for all articles used in every kind of service; also silver for all articles of silver by weight, for all articles used in every kind of service;

New American Standard Bible
for the golden utensils, by weight of gold for all utensils for every service; for all the silver utensils, by weight of silver for all utensils for every service;

NASB 1995
for the golden utensils, the weight of gold for all utensils for every kind of service; for the silver utensils, the weight of silver for all utensils for every kind of service;

NASB 1977
for the golden utensils, the weight of gold for all utensils for every kind of service; for the silver utensils, the weight of silver for all utensils for every kind of service;

Legacy Standard Bible
for the golden utensils, the weight of gold for all utensils for every kind of service; for the silver utensils, the weight of silver for all utensils for every kind of service;

Amplified Bible
for the golden utensils, the weight of gold and silver for all the gold and silver articles for every kind of service;

Christian Standard Bible
the weight of gold for all the articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the weight of gold for all the articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;

American Standard Version
of gold by weight for the vessels of gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; of silver for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service;

Contemporary English Version
He told Solomon how much gold and silver was to be used in making the sacred objects,

English Revised Version
of gold by weight for the vessels of gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; of silver for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[David specified] the weight of gold to be used for each of the utensils for worship,

Good News Translation
He gave instructions as to how much silver and gold was to be used for making the utensils,

International Standard Version
David also transferred to him by weight the gold that was to be used to craft the service utensils, the silver that was to be used to craft the service utensils,

Majority Standard Bible
the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;

NET Bible
He gave him the prescribed weight for all the gold items to be used in various types of service in the LORD's temple, for all the silver items to be used in various types of service,

New Heart English Bible
of 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;

Webster's Bible Translation
He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

World English Bible
of 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;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
even gold by weight, for [things of] gold, for all instruments of every service; for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every service;

Young's Literal Translation
even gold by weight, for things of gold, for all instruments of service and service; for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of service and service;

Smith's Literal Translation
For the gold by weight for the gold, for all the vessels of service; and for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all the vessels of service and service:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gold by weight for every vessel for the ministry. And silver by weight ac- cording to the diversity of the vessels and uses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There was gold by weight for every vessel of the ministry, and also silver by weight for the diversity of vessels and equipment.

New American Bible
He specified the weight of gold to be used in the golden vessels for the various services and the weight of silver to be used in the silver vessels for the various services;

New Revised Standard Version
the weight of gold for all golden vessels for each service, the weight of silver vessels for each service,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all vessels of all manner of service: silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every, kind of service;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Peshitta lacks this verse.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
of gold by weight for the vessels of gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; of silver for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he gave him the account of their weight, both of gold and silver vessels.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plans for the Temple
13for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 14the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; 15the 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;…

Cross References
Exodus 25:9
You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 25:40
See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.

Exodus 31:3-5
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, / to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.

Exodus 35:30-35
Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ...

Exodus 37:24
He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold.

1 Kings 7:48-50
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.

1 Kings 10:21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

2 Chronicles 9:20
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

Ezra 1:9-11
This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, / 30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles. / In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 60:13
The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 23:16-17
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

Luke 12:33-34
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Chronicles 28
1. David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him,
5. and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God
9. He encourages Solomon to build the temple
11. He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc














the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service;
This phrase highlights the meticulous planning and provision for the temple's construction, emphasizing the use of gold, a symbol of purity and divinity. Gold was extensively used in the tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and later in Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6), signifying God's holiness and glory. The specific mention of "weight" underscores the precision and care in the temple's preparation, reflecting the importance of worship and the reverence due to God. This also foreshadows the heavenly city described in Revelation 21:18, where gold is a prominent feature, symbolizing eternal glory and divine presence.

the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;
Silver, often associated with redemption (Exodus 30:11-16), was used for various temple services and utensils. The detailed allocation of silver for temple use indicates the importance of order and sanctity in worship practices. Historically, silver was a common medium of exchange, and its use in the temple signifies the value and cost of maintaining a place of worship. This allocation reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and purification, as seen in the silver shekel used for atonement. The careful measurement of silver articles also points to the need for precision and dedication in serving God, paralleling the New Testament call for believers to offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who is making preparations for the building of the temple. He is providing detailed instructions and resources for his son Solomon to carry out the construction.

2. Solomon
David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. David is ensuring Solomon has all the necessary resources and guidance to fulfill this divine task.

3. Temple of God
The central place of worship for the Israelites, which David is preparing to build through Solomon. It symbolizes God's presence among His people.

4. Gold and Silver Articles
These are the materials designated for use in the temple service, representing the wealth and dedication of resources to God's work.

5. Service
Refers to the various functions and rituals that will be performed in the temple, highlighting the importance of worship and dedication to God.
Teaching Points
Stewardship of Resources
David's careful allocation of gold and silver teaches us the importance of wisely managing the resources God has entrusted to us for His purposes.

Preparation for Future Generations
Just as David prepared for Solomon, we should prepare and equip the next generation to continue God's work.

Obedience to God's Instructions
The detailed instructions for the temple remind us of the importance of following God's guidance in our lives.

Dedication to Worship
The use of precious materials for the temple service underscores the value of dedicating our best to God in worship.

Legacy of Faith
David's actions demonstrate the impact of leaving a legacy of faith and devotion to God for those who come after us.(14) He gave of gold by weight for things of gold.--The Hebrew is very concise. Apparently it continues the construction of 1Chronicles 28:12, so that the sense is: "He gave him a pattern or description for the golden vessels (literally, for the gold), by the weight for the golden vessels (Heb., for the gold), for all vessels of each kind of service (i.e., use); and he gave him a pattern for all the silver vessels, by weight, for all vessels of each kind of service." In other words, David gave Solomon an account or schedule of all the different vessels of gold and silver that would be required for the sanctuary, specifying the exact weight of each. (Comp. Ezra 8:25, seq. Ezra 8:34.)

Verses 14, 15. - The general meaning of these verses is that, if the question were one of gold, or one of silver, David assigned for each vessel and each part of the candlesticks, the proportionate weight of gold that was to be employed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the weight
בַּמִּשְׁקָל֙ (bam·miš·qāl)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

of all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the gold
לַזָּהָ֤ב (laz·zā·hāḇ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

articles
כְּלֵ֖י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for every kind of service;
עֲבוֹדָ֣ה (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

the weight
בְּמִשְׁקָ֔ל (bə·miš·qāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

of all
לְכֹ֨ל (lə·ḵōl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the silver
הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

articles
כְּלֵ֤י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

for every kind
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of service;
עֲבוֹדָ֥ה (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind


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