1 Chronicles 28:7-10

7 'I will establish his kingdom forever * ¹if he resolutely performs My commandments and My ordinances, as is done now.'

8 "So now, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek after all the commandments of the LORD your God so that you may possess the good land and bequeath it to your sons after you forever *.

9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and ²serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; ³for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. ⁴If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

10 "Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; ⁵be courageous and act."

1 Chronicles 28:7-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 28

David, having convened the principal men of the nation, declared Solomon his successor, whom God had chosen both to be king, and to build the temple, 1Ch 28:1-7, and exhorted both them and him to serve the Lord, and build an house for him, 1Ch 28:8-10, then gave Solomon the pattern of it, and an account of the materials he had prepared for it, 1Ch 28:11-19, and encouraged him to go about the work with alacrity and intrepidity, 1Ch 28:20,21.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Chronicles 22:13
• 2. 1 Kings 8:61; 1 Chronicles 29:17-19
• 3. 1 Samuel 16:7
• 4. 2 Chronicles 15:2; Jeremiah 29:13
• 5. 1 Chronicles 22:13

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "at this day"
• [b]. Or "the same"
• [c]. Lit "soul"