1 Chronicles 29:8

8 They also contributed numerous precious stones, which were deposited in the treasury of the house of the LORD under the care of Jehiel, a descendant of Gershon.

1 Chronicles 29:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 29:8

And they with whom precious stones were found
Such as are mentioned ( 1 Chronicles 29:2 )

gave them to the treasure of the house of the Lord;
to be laid up there:

by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite;
who, and his sons, had the care of that treasury, ( 1 Chronicles 27:21 1 Chronicles 27:22 ) .

1 Chronicles 29:8 In-Context

6 Then the family leaders, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the generals and captains of the army, and the king’s administrative officers all gave willingly.

7 For the construction of the Temple of God, they gave about 188 tons of gold, 10,000 gold coins, 375 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 3,750 tons of iron.

8 They also contributed numerous precious stones, which were deposited in the treasury of the house of the LORD under the care of Jehiel, a descendant of Gershon.

9 The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD, and King David was filled with joy.

10 Then David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly: “O LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever!