1 Chronicles 22:11-13

11 "Now, my son, ¹the LORD be with you that you may be successful, and build the house of the LORD your God just as He has spoken concerning you.

12 "²Only the LORD give you discretion and understanding, and give you charge over Israel, so that you may ³keep the law of the LORD your God.

13 "⁴Then you will prosper, if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses concerning Israel. ⁵Be strong and courageous, do not fear nor 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. 1 Chronicles 22:16
• 2. 1 Kings 3:9-12; 2 Chronicles 1:10
• 3. 1 Kings 2:3
• 4. 1 Chronicles 28:7
• 5. Joshua 1:6-9