1 And David the king said unto all the assembly, 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 Jehovah God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Furthermore David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- whom alone H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- young H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and tender H7390 (רַךְ) — tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
- and the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- for the palace H1002 (בִּירָה) — a castle or palace
- not for man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- but for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the brass for the things of brass, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood; onyx stones, and stones to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of divers colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now I have prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- with all my might H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the brass H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- of brass H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- the iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
- of iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
- and wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- onyx H7718 (שֹׁהַם) — a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color)
- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- to be set H4394 (מִלֻּא) — a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e. (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically) consecration (also concretely, a dedicatory sacrifice)
- glistering H6320 (פּוּךְ) — dye (specifically, stibium for the eyes)
- and of divers colours H7553 (רִקְמָה) — variegation of color; specifically, embroidery
- and all manner of precious H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- and marble H7893 (שַׁיִשׁ) — white, i.e. marble.
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
3 Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of mine own of gold and silver, I give it unto the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover, because I have set my affection H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I have H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- of mine own proper good H5459 (סְגֻלָּה) — wealth (as closely shut up)
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- over and above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- all that I have prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- for the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
4 even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, wherewith to overlay the walls of the houses;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- talents H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of Ophir H211 (אוֹפִיר) — Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- of refined H2212 (זָקַק) — to strain, (figuratively) extract, clarify
- silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- to overlay H2902 (טוּחַ) — to smear, especially with lime
- the walls H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- of the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
5 of gold for the things of gold, and of silver for the things of silver, and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. Who then offereth willingly to consecrate himself this day unto Jehovah?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and for all manner of work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- by the hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of artificers H2796 (חָרָשׁ) — a fabricator or any material
- is willing H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
- to consecrate H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- his service H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
6 Then the princes of the fathers’ houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and of hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- with the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- offered willingly H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
7 and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- talents H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- and ten thousand H7239 (רִבּוֹ) — a myriad, i.e. indefinitely, large number
- drams H150 (אֲדַרְכֹּן) — a daric or Persian coin
- and of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- and of brass H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- eighteen H7239 (רִבּוֹ) — a myriad, i.e. indefinitely, large number
- eighteen H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- and one hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- of iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of Jehovah, under the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- were found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to the treasure H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
- the Gershonite H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) — a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
9 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- for that they offered willingly H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
- because with perfect H8003 (שָׁלֵם) — complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- they offered willingly H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- also rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- with great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
10 Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- before H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thou, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- our father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
11 Thine, O Jehovah, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Jehovah, and thou art exalted as head above all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thine, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- and the power H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- and the glory H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- and the victory H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- and the majesty H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- in the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and thou art exalted H4984 (מִתְנַשֵּׂא) — (used as abstractly) supreme exaltation
- as head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
12 Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Both riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- and honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of thee H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and thou reignest H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over all; and in thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- and might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- and in thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to make great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- and to give strength H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- we thank H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thee, and praise H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- thy glorious H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that we should be H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- able H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- to offer so willingly H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
- of thee, and of thine own H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- have we given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
15 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as all our fathers were: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is no abiding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- strangers H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, and sojourners H8453 (תּוֹשָׁב) — a dweller but not outlandish [5237]; especially (as distinguished from a native citizen [active participle of 3427] and a temporary inmate [1616] or mere lodger…
- all our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- our days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- on the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- as a shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- none abiding H4723 (מִקְוֶה) — something waited for, i.e. confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, i.e. (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a caravan or drove
16 O Jehovah our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee a house for thy holy name cometh of thy hand, and is all thine own.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- all this store H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- that we have prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- thee an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for thine holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- also, my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that thou triest H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- the heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and hast pleasure H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- in uprightness H3476 (יֹשֶׁר) — the right
- As for me, in the uprightness H4339 (מֵישָׁר) — evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)
- of mine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- I have willingly offered H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
- all these things: and now have I seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- with joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- which are present H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- here, to offer willingly H5068 (נָדַב) — to impel; hence, to volunteer (as a soldier), to present spontaneously
18 O Jehovah, the God of Abraham, of 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;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- this for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- in the imagination H3336 (יֵצֶר) — a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose)
- of the thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- of the heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- of thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- their heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
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 which I have made provision.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- a perfect H8003 (שָׁלֵם) — complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly
- heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- to keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- thy testimonies H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- and thy statutes H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- and to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the palace H1002 (בִּירָה) — a castle or palace
- the which I have made provision H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
20 And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the assembly blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped Jehovah, and the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- Now bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- And all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and bowed down their heads H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
- and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
21 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto Jehovah, and offered burnt-offerings unto Jehovah, 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,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they sacrificed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- on the morrow H4283 (מׇחֳרָת) — the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow
- after that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- rams H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- lambs H3532 (כֶּבֶשׂ) — a ram (just old enough to butt)
- with their drink offerings H5262 (נֶסֶךְ) — a libation; also a cast idol
- and sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- in abundance H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- for all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
22 and did eat and drink before Jehovah on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto Jehovah to be prince, and Zadok to be priest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- on that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- with great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- And they made Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- the second time H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- and anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the chief governor H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- and Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of Jehovah as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- sat on H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- as king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- instead of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and prospered H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- and all the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- likewise of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- submitted themselves H8478 (תַּחַת) — the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.
- submitted themselves H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- submitted themselves H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
25 And Jehovah 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- magnified H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- exceedingly H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and bestowed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- royal H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- majesty H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- as had not been on any king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
26 Now David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that he reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- he in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
- and thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- he in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- old age H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- full H7649 (שָׂבֵעַ) — satiated (in a pleasant or disagreeable sense)
- of days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- riches H6239 (עֹשֶׁר) — wealth
- and honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- and Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- and last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the book H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- the seer H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and in the book H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- the seer H2374 (חֹזֶה) — a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With all his reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- and his might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- and the times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- that went over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- him, and over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and over all the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)