1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the Lord God.

2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for things to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for things of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.

3 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house.

4 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal:

5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?

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,

7 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.

8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the Lord, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.

9 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

10 Wherefore David blessed the Lord before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.

11 Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.

12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.

14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

15 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.

16 O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house for thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own.

17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

18 O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:

19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for the which I have made provision.

20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord, and the king.

21 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the Lord, and offered burnt offerings unto the Lord, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:

22 And did eat and drink before the Lord on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the Lord to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.

23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.

25 And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

27 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer,

30 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

Commentary

Verse 1

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
McArther Bible Commentary
David called for consecrated giving to the project (cf. 1Ch 28:1), based on the example of his generosity (1Ch 29:3-4). David gave his personal fortune to the temple building, a fortune almost immeasurable.
Bible Cross References
2 Samuel 3:39 1 Kings 3:7 1 Chronicles 22:5 1 Chronicles 29:19 Proverbs 4:3 Jeremiah 30:18

Verse 2

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
My might - Work for God must be done with all our might, or we shall bring nothing to pass in it.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 4:24 1 Chronicles 22:3 1 Chronicles 29:3 1 Chronicles 29:19

Verse 3

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
Bible Cross References
Exodus 25:2 2 Kings 12:4 1 Chronicles 29:2 1 Chronicles 29:4

Verse 4

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Of Ophir - The best and purest gold. The walls - The walls of the temple with God, and of the rooms adjoining to it, with silver beaten out into plates.
McArther Bible Commentary
three thousand talents. Assuming a talent weighed about 75 pounds, this amounts to almost 112 tons of gold, plus the 7,000 talents of silver which would be 260 tons. The total worth of such precious metals has been estimated in the billions of dollars. gold of Ophir. This was held to be the purest and finest in the world (cf. Job 22:24; Job 28:16; Isa 13:12).
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 9:28 1 Chronicles 22:14 1 Chronicles 29:3 1 Chronicles 29:5

Verse 5

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
EGW SDA Bible Commentary
Half-hearted Service Cannot Please God
—[1 Chronicles 29:5 quoted.] The response came not only in liberal offerings of treasures to meet the expense of the building, but also in willing service in the various lines of God's work. Hearts were filled with a desire to return to the Lord His own, by consecrating to His service all the energies of mind and body. Those upon whom had been placed burdens of state, determined to labor heartily and unselfishly, using for God the skill and ability He had given them.David's exhortation to Solomon, and his appeal to the burden-bearers of the nation, should be kept in mind by those who are in positions of trust in the Lord's cause today. In this our day God's people will prosper only so long as they keep His precepts; and those who bear responsibilities are called upon to consecrate their service to the Lord. Conference officers, church officers, managers and heads of departments in our institutions, laborers in the field at home and abroad,—all are to render faithful service by using their talents wholly for God. The Lord is not pleased with half-hearted service. To Him we owe all that we have and are (The Review and Herald, September 14, 1905).
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
To consecrate - To offer an offering, as I have done. Heb. To fill his hand unto the Lord. They that engage themselves in the service of God, will have their hands full: there is work enough for the whole man in that service.
Bible Cross References
Exodus 25:2 1 Chronicles 29:4 1 Chronicles 29:6

Verse 6

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
McArther Bible Commentary
willingly. Here is the key to all freewill giving, i.e., giving what one desires to give. Tithes were required for taxation, to fund the theocracy, similar to taxation today. The law required that to be paid. This, however, is the voluntary giving from the heart to the Lord. The NT speaks of this (cf. Luk 6:38; 2Co 9:1-8) and never demands that a tithe be given to God, but that taxes be paid to one's government (cf. Rom 13:6-7). Paying taxes and giving God whatever one is willing to give, based on devotion to Him and His glory, is biblical giving.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 27:1 1 Chronicles 27:25 1 Chronicles 28:1 1 Chronicles 29:5 Ezra 7:16

Verse 7

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
McArther Bible Commentary
five thousand talents. Assuming a talent weighed about 75 pounds, this amounts to 187 tons of gold. darics. A Persian coin, familiar to Jews from the captivity, possibly named after Darius I (cf. Ezr 8:27). The readers of this material in Ezra's day would know it as a contemporary measurement. ten thousand talents. This amounts to 375 tons of silver. eighteen thousand talents. This amounts to almost 675 tons of bronze. one hundred thousand talents. This amounts to 3,750 tons of iron. The sum of all this is staggering, and has been estimated in the billions of dollars.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 18:24 1 Chronicles 22:3 Ezra 2:69 Nehemiah 7:70

Verse 8

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
Bible Cross References
Numbers 3:18 1 Chronicles 23:8

Verse 9

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David induces the princes and people to offer willingly.
What is done in works of piety and charity, should be done willingly, not by constraint; for God loves a cheerful giver. David set a good example. This David offered, not from constraint, or for show; but because he had set his affection to the house of God, and thought he could never do enough towards promoting that good work. Those who would draw others to good, must lead the way themselves.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Rejoiced - Because this was both an effect of God's grace in them, an eminent token of God's favour to them, and a pledge that this long - desired work, would receive a certain and speedy accomplishment. Great joy - To see the work, which his heart was so much set upon, likely to go on. It is a great reviving to good men when they are leaving the world, to see those they leave behind zealous for the work of God.
Bible Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7 Exodus 35:29 1 Kings 8:61 1 Chronicles 29:10 2 Chronicles 17:16

Verse 10

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Blessed, &c. - David was now full of days, and near his end, and it well becomes the aged children of God, to have their hearts much enlarged in praise and thanksgiving. The nearer we come to the land of everlasting praise, the more we should speak the language, and do the work of that world.
McArther Bible Commentary
David responds to the phenomenal offering, involving amazing sacrifices of wealth, with praise in which he acknowledges that all things belong to and come from God. He concludes that God is everything and that man is nothing, much like Psalm 8. This magnificent prayer of thanksgiving gives God all credit, even for the people's generosity (1Ch 29:14).
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 8:15 1 Chronicles 29:9 1 Chronicles 29:11 Psalm 72:18

Verse 11

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
Bible Cross References
Matthew 6:13 Revelation 5:13 1 Samuel 15:29 1 Chronicles 29:10 2 Chronicles 20:6 Psalm 89:11 Daniel 2:20

Verse 12

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
Bible Cross References
Joshua 4:24 1 Chronicles 29:13 2 Chronicles 1:12 2 Chronicles 20:6 2 Chronicles 32:29 Daniel 2:20

Verse 13

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:12 1 Chronicles 29:14

Verse 14

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
To offer - That thou shouldest give us both riches to make such an offering, and a willing heart to offer them, both which are the gifts and the fruits of thy good grace and mercy to us. Of thine - We return only what we have received, and therefore only pay a debt to thee. The more we do for God, the more we are indebted to him; for the honour of being employed in his service, and for grace enabling us in any measure to serve him.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:13 1 Chronicles 29:15 Haggai 2:8

Verse 15

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Strangers - For the land which we possess is thine, not ours; we are not the proprietors but only thy tenants: and as our fathers once were mere strangers in it, even before men, so we at this day are no better before thee, having no absolute right in it, but only to travel through it, and sojourn in it for the short time that we live in the world. None abiding - We only give thee what we must shortly leave, and what we cannot keep to ourselves: and therefore it is a great favour that thou wilt accept such offerings. David's days had as much of substance in them as most men: for he was upon the whole a good man, an useful man, and now an old man. And yet he puts himself in the front of those who must acknowledge, that their days on the earth are as a shadow: which speaks of our life as a vain life, a dark life, a transient life, and a life that will have its period, either in perfect light or perfect darkness.
Bible Cross References
Hebrews 11:13 Genesis 23:4 Genesis 28:4 Genesis 36:7 Leviticus 25:23 1 Chronicles 29:14 1 Chronicles 29:16 Job 14:2 Job 14:10 Psalm 39:12 Psalm 119:19

Verse 16

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
All thine own - In like manner we ought to acknowledge God in all spiritual things: referring every good thought, good desire, and good work to his grace.
McArther Bible Commentary
David leads in a prayer of commitment.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:15 1 Chronicles 29:17 Haggai 2:8

Verse 17

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
McArther Bible Commentary
test the heart. Opportunities for giving to God are tests of the character of a believer's devotion to the Lord. The king acknowledges that the attitude of one's heart is significantly more important than the amount of offering in one's hand.
Bible Cross References
2 Corinthians 9:7 1 Chronicles 28:9 1 Chronicles 29:16 1 Chronicles 29:18 Psalm 15:2 Proverbs 11:20 Proverbs 17:3

Verse 18

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Of Abraham, &c. - A God in covenant with them, and with us for their sakes. Keep forever - Since it is from thy grace that thy people have such willing minds, continue that grace to them, that they may persist in the same generous disposition towards thee and thy worship. Prepare - Or, rather, confirm, thou who hast begun a good work, confirm and carry it on by thy grace.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17 1 Chronicles 29:19 Psalm 10:17

Verse 19

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
His thanksgiving and prayer.
We cannot form a right idea of the magnificence of the temple, and the buildings around it, about which such quantities of gold and silver were employed. But the unsearchable riches of Christ exceed the splendour of the temple, infinitely more than that surpassed the meanest cottage on earth. Instead of boasting of these large oblations, David gave solemn thanks to the Lord. All they gave for the Lord's temple was his own; if they attempted to keep it, death would soon have removed them from it. They only use they could make of it to their real advantage, was, to consecrate it to the service of Him who gave it.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:9 1 Chronicles 29:1 1 Chronicles 29:2 1 Chronicles 29:18 Psalm 72:1 Isaiah 38:3 Jeremiah 30:18

Verse 20

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Worshipped - The Lord with religious, and the king with civil worship.
McArther Bible Commentary
bowed … prostrated. The ultimate physical expression of an inward submission to God in all things.
Bible Cross References
Exodus 4:31 Joshua 22:33 1 Kings 8:15 Ezekiel 46:10

Verse 21

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
McArther Bible Commentary
The chronicler records in selective fashion the final days of David and the enthronement of Solomon. For a more complete treatment, see 1Ki 1:1-53.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 8:62 1 Kings 8:63

Verse 22

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The second time - The first time, was when he was made king during Adonijah's conspiracy. And Zadok - It must be remembered that the high - priest had his viceregent who might officiate in his stead. So that this action of theirs, the anointing Zadok, did not, actually constitute him high - priest, but only settled the reversion of it upon him and his line after Abiathar's death; even as David's making Solomon king, and their anointing Solomon to be the chief governor here, did not put him into actual possession of the kingdom, but only gave him a right to it after the present king's death: hence, notwithstanding this anointing, Abiathar continued to exercise his office 'till Solomon thrust him out, (1 Kings 2:27) .
McArther Bible Commentary
the second time. This most likely refers to a public ceremony subsequent to the private one of 1Ki 1:35-39 in response to Adonijah's conspiracy. David's high priest, Zadok, had been loyal to both father and son (1Ki 1:32-40; 1Ki 2:27-29), so he continued on as high priest during Solomon's reign.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 1:33 1 Kings 1:39 1 Kings 2:35 1 Chronicles 23:1 Ezekiel 46:10

Verse 23

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 1:46 1 Kings 2:12 1 Chronicles 29:24 2 Chronicles 9:8

Verse 24

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Of the Lord - On the throne of Israel, which is called the throne of the Lord, because the Lord himself was in a peculiar manner the king and governor of Israel. He had the founding, he had the filling of their throne, by immediate direction.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:23 1 Chronicles 29:25 Jeremiah 50:15 Ezekiel 17:18

Verse 25

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
Solomon enthroned.
This great assembly joined with David in adoring God. Whoever is the mouth of the congregation, those only have the benefit who join him, not by bowing down the head, so much as by lifting up the soul. Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. Solomon's kingdom typified the kingdom of the Messiah, whose throne is the throne of the Lord.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 3:13 1 Chronicles 29:24 2 Chronicles 1:1 2 Chronicles 1:12 Ecclesiastes 2:9

Verse 26

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David's reign and death.
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Thus, &c. - This sacred writer having mentioned the anointing of Solomon and upon that occasion proceeded to give a farther account of Solomon's actual settlement in his kingdom, returns to his main business, to give an account of the close of David's reign and life. He here brings him to the end of his day, leaves him asleep, and draws the curtains about him.
McArther Bible Commentary
Cf. 1Ki 2:10-12.
Bible Cross References
1 Kings 2:11 1 Chronicles 18:14

Verse 27

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David's reign and death.
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
McArther Bible Commentary
forty years. C. 1011-971 B.C.
Bible Cross References
2 Samuel 5:4 2 Samuel 5:5 1 Kings 2:11 1 Chronicles 3:4

Verse 28

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David's reign and death.
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
Riches and honour - That is, he had enough of this world, and of the riches of and honour of it; and he knew when he had enough. He was satisfied with it, and very willing to go to a better place.
Bible Cross References
Acts 13:36 Genesis 15:15 1 Chronicles 23:1

Verse 29

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David's reign and death.
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The book - In the chronicles of the kingdom, which were written by Nathan and Gad, who were not only prophets, but historiographers out of which either they or some other prophets took by the direction of God's spirit such passages, as were most important and useful for the church in succeeding ages.
McArther Bible Commentary
Samuel. This most likely refers to the canonical book of 1 and 2 Samuel. seer … prophet … seer. All three are different, but synonymous, Hebrew terms referring to the prophetic office from the perspectives of: (1) to understand; (2) to proclaim; and (3) to understand, respectively. Nathan … Gad. These are non-canonical but reliable historical records that the chronicler utilized. God's Spirit protected the record from error in the original writing (2Ti 3:16-17; 2Pe 1:20-21).
Bible Cross References
1 Samuel 9:9 1 Samuel 22:5 2 Samuel 7:2 2 Samuel 12:1 2 Samuel 24:11 1 Chronicles 21:9 1 Chronicles 29:30 2 Chronicles 9:29

Verse 30

Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary
David's reign and death.
When we read the second book of Samuel, we could scarcely have expected to behold David appear so illustrious in his closing scene. But his repentance had been as remarkable as his sin; and his conduct during his afflictions, and towards the end of his life, appears to have had a good effect on his subjects. Blessed be God, even the chief of sinners may hope for a glorious departure, when brought to repent and flee for refuge to the Saviour's atoning blood. Let us mark the difference between the spirit and character of the man after God's own heart, living and dying, and those of worthless professors, who resemble him in nothing but their sins, and who wickedly try to excuse their crimes by his sins. Let us watch and pray, lest we be overcome by temptation, and overtaken by sin, to the dishonour of God, and the wounding of our own consciences. When we feel that we have offended, let us follow David's example of repentance and patience, looking for a glorious resurrection, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Wesley's Bible Commentary
The times - The changes which befel him; both his troubles, and his successes, the word time or times being often put for things done or happening in them. The countries - Bordering upon the land of Canaan.
Bible Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:29 2 Chronicles 1:1