1 Chronicles 22:11-13

11 "Now, my son, ¹the LORD be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as he has spoken concerning you.

12 ²Only, may the LORD grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the LORD your God.

13 ³Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. ⁴Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.

1 Chronicles 22:11-13 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 22

In this chapter we read of the place David pitched upon by divine direction for building the temple on, 1Ch 22:1, the preparation he made of artificers to build it, and of matter to build it of, as iron, brass, and wood, 1Ch 22:2-5, the charge and instructions he gave to Solomon to set about it, 1Ch 22:6-16 and to the princes of Israel to assist him in it, 1Ch 22:7-19.

Cross References

• 1. ver. 16; [1 Samuel 20:13]
• 2. [1 Kings 3:9, 12; Psalms 72:1]
• 3. 1 Chronicles 28:7
• 4. 1 Chronicles 28:20; [Deuteronomy 31:6, 7; Josh. 1:6, 7, 9]