◄ 1 Chronicles 28:16 ►
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New International Version
the weight of gold for each table for consecrated bread; the weight of silver for the silver tables;

New Living Translation
He designated the amount of gold for the table on which the Bread of the Presence would be placed and the amount of silver for other tables.

English Standard Version
the weight of gold for each table for the showbread, the silver for the silver tables,

Berean Standard Bible
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

King James Bible
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

New King James Version
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of the showbread, for each table, and silver for the tables of silver;

New American Standard Bible
and the gold by weight for the tables of the showbread, for each table; and silver for the silver tables;

NASB 1995
and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for each table; and silver for the silver tables;

NASB 1977
and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for each table; and silver for the silver tables;

Legacy Standard Bible
and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for each table; and silver for the silver tables;

Amplified Bible
the gold by weight for each table of showbread, and the silver for the tables of silver;

Christian Standard Bible
the weight of gold for each table for the rows of the Bread of the Presence and the silver for the silver tables;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the weight of gold for each table for the rows of the bread of the Presence and the silver for the silver tables;

American Standard Version
and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver;

Contemporary English Version
the gold table which held the sacred loaves of bread, the tables made of silver,

English Revised Version
and the gold by weight for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the weight of gold for each table with the rows of bread, and the silver for the silver tables,

Good News Translation
for the silver tables, and for each gold table on which were placed the loaves of bread offered to God.

International Standard Version
the gold by weight for each table of the rows of bread, the silver for the silver tables,

Majority Standard Bible
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

NET Bible
for the gold used in the display tables, including the amount to be used in each table, for the silver to be used in the silver tables,

New Heart English Bible
and the gold by weight for the tables of show bread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver;

Webster's Bible Translation
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of show-bread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

World English Bible
and the gold by weight for the tables of show bread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the gold [by] weight for tables of the arrangement, for table and table, and silver for the tables of silver;

Young's Literal Translation
and the gold by weight for tables of the arrangement, for table and table, and silver for the tables of silver;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the gold of the weight for the tables of the arrangement for table and table; and silver for the tables of silver:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He gave also gold for the tables of proposition, according to the diversity of the tables: in like manner also silver for other tables of silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, he gave gold for the tables of the presence, according to the diversity of the tables; similarly too, he gave silver for the other tables of silver.

New American Bible
He specified the weight of gold for each table that was to hold the showbread, and the silver for the silver tables;

New Revised Standard Version
the weight of gold for each table for the rows of bread, the silver for the silver tables,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And tables of silver and tables of gold; dishes of silver and dishes of gold;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The tables of silver and the tables of gold, dishes of silver and dishes of gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He gave him likewise the weight of the tables of shewbread, of each table of gold, and likewise of the tables of silver:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Plans for the Temple
…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; 16 the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; 17the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;…
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Cross References
Exodus 25:30
And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

Exodus 37:16
He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

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.

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; ...

Exodus 25:29
You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Exodus 40:23
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And by weight he gave gold for the tables of show bread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

tables of shewbread

Exodus 25:23-30
Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof…

1 Kings 7:48
And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the LORD: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was,

2 Chronicles 4:8,19
He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred basons of gold…

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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














Berean Study Bible
the weight of gold
In the context of ancient Israel, gold was a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship. The Hebrew word for gold, "זָהָב" (zahav), is often associated with the divine presence and the glory of God. The use of gold in the temple signifies the holiness and the sacred nature of the place where God would dwell among His people. The specific mention of "the weight" underscores the precision and care in the construction of the temple, reflecting the importance of offering the best to God. This meticulous attention to detail is a reminder of the reverence and honor due to God in worship.

for each table of showbread
The "table of showbread" was a significant element in the tabernacle and later in the temple, representing God's provision and His covenant with Israel. The Hebrew term for showbread, "לֶחֶם הַפָּנִים" (lechem ha'panim), literally means "bread of the presence." This bread was a continual offering before the Lord, symbolizing the sustenance and fellowship that God provides to His people. The tables were not merely functional but held deep spiritual significance, reminding the Israelites of God's constant presence and care.

and the silver
Silver, in biblical times, was often associated with redemption and purification. The Hebrew word for silver, "כֶּסֶף" (kesef), is used in various contexts, including the redemption of the firstborn and the atonement money. In the temple, silver's use signifies the redemptive work of God and the purification required to approach Him. The presence of silver alongside gold in the temple furnishings highlights the dual aspects of God's nature: His holiness and His grace.

for the silver tables
The mention of "silver tables" indicates the practical and sacred use of materials in the temple. While gold was used for the most sacred objects, silver also played a crucial role in the temple's function and symbolism. These tables, likely used for various offerings and rituals, remind us of the need for purity and redemption in our relationship with God. The careful allocation of silver for these tables reflects the order and intentionality in worship, emphasizing that every aspect of the temple service was designed to honor God and facilitate communion with Him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(16) And by weight he gave gold.--And the gold he gave (assigned in the schedule or written plan) a certain weight.

For the tables of shewbread.--Only one table of shewbread is spoken of in the Law. (See Exodus 25:23-30, and comp. 1Kings 7:48.) The chronicler was well aware of this, as appears from 2Chronicles 29:18; and as he states elsewhere that Solomon made ten golden tables, and put them five on the right and five on the left in the holy place (2Chronicles 4:8), those tables may be intended here. It may even be the case that the term "shewbread" (hamma'areketh) is a gloss which has displaced the word "gold" (hazz?h?b), and that the original text was "for the tables of gold." (Comp. "for the tables of silver," at the end of the verse.) The table of shewbread would then be included among the golden tables. (But comp. 1Chronicles 6:57; 2Chronicles 28:16.) . . .

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 16. - So tot, as regards the tables of shewbread, whether in sort of gold or of silver, he assigned the due weight of metal for either sort. We should have been at a loss to understand the plural here employed, showing more than one table (Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 7:48; 2 Chronicles 29:18), but for 2 Chronicles 4:8, 19; in the former of which verses we read of "ten tables" being made and placed on "the right side and on the left, in the temple," and in the latter verse, yet more distinctly, of "tables, whereon the shewbread was set."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the weight
מִשְׁקָ֛ל (miš·qāl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

of gold
הַזָּהָ֥ב (haz·zā·hāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

for each table
לְשֻׁלְחֲנ֥וֹת (lə·šul·ḥă·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

of showbread,
הַֽמַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת (ham·ma·‘ă·re·ḵeṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4635: An arrangement, a pile

and of silver
וְכֶ֖סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

for the silver
הַכָּֽסֶף׃ (hak·kā·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

tables;
לְשֻׁלְחַ֣ן (lə·šul·ḥan)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal


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