1 Chronicles 29:6

6 Then the leaders of the families, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the officials in charge of the king's work gave generously.

1 Chronicles 29:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:6

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of
Israel
The princes of the twelve tribes:

and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, with the rulers over
the king's work;
who were now assembled, ( 1 Chronicles 28:1 )

offered willingly;
and cheerfully; needed no more arguments to press them to it, but at once readily communicated.

1 Chronicles 29:6 In-Context

4 There are 225,000 pounds of gold from Ophir and 525,000 pounds of refined silver. They are to be used to cover the walls of the buildings,
5 to make gold objects, silver objects, and everything else the craftsmen will make. Who else is willing to make an offering and dedicate himself to the LORD today?"
6 Then the leaders of the families, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the officials in charge of the king's work gave generously.
7 They gave 375,186 pounds of gold, 750,000 pounds of silver, 135,000 pounds of bronze, and 7,500,000 pounds of iron for the work on God's temple.
8 Whoever happened to have precious stones gave them to Jehiel, Gershon's descendant, for the treasury of the LORD's temple.
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