What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 28:11? Then David gave his son Solomon the plans David hands Solomon divinely inspired blueprints. As 1 Chronicles 28:12, 19 notes, the plans came “by the Spirit” and “from the hand of the LORD.” This moment fulfills God’s promise in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 that Solomon would build the house. It models: - Continuity of faith (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) - Personal accountability before God (1 Kings 2:2-4) - Certainty of completion because the design is God-given (1 Chronicles 22:11-13) for the portico of the temple The temple porch (1 Kings 6:3) formed the grand entrance. It served as: - A welcoming threshold for worshipers (Psalm 100:4) - A platform for proclamation (2 Chronicles 24:20; Acts 3:11) Its mention first underscores that approach to God must follow His pattern. its buildings Side structures and courts (1 Kings 6:5-10) supported worship: - Priest service areas (1 Chronicles 9:27-28) - Music and ministry chambers (1 Chronicles 25:1-8) - Administrative space (1 Chronicles 23:28-32) God’s house blends sacred beauty with practical function. storehouses Levites oversaw temple treasuries (1 Chronicles 26:20). Storehouses guarded: - Tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10) - Gold and silver vessels (1 Kings 7:51) - Provision for priests and the poor (Nehemiah 13:12-13) Their inclusion highlights integrity in giving and distribution. upper rooms Solomon “overlaid the upper rooms with gold” (2 Chronicles 3:9). These elevated chambers provided: - Quiet meeting areas (2 Kings 23:12) - Storage for sacred texts (Jeremiah 36:10) - A picture of ascent toward God (Psalm 24:3) inner rooms Side chambers adjoining the Holy Place (1 Kings 6:16) emphasize: - Increasing degrees of holiness (Ezekiel 44:13-16) - Private priestly ministry (Leviticus 16:17) - Protection for sacred objects (2 Chronicles 5:1) They urge believers to nurture private devotion (Matthew 6:6). the room for the mercy seat At the center stood the Most Holy Place with the ark and mercy seat (1 Kings 8:6-7). God said, “There I will meet with you” (Exodus 25:22). Here: - Mercy covers sin through sprinkled blood (Leviticus 16:14-15) - God’s presence dwells where atonement is made, foreshadowing Christ (Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:5-12) All temple elements point to reconciliation by grace. summary 1 Chronicles 28:11 records David passing a Spirit-given blueprint to Solomon, moving from the portico to the mercy seat. The verse teaches orderly obedience, generational faithfulness, diligent stewardship, progressive holiness, and, above all, the centrality of God’s gracious presence. |
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