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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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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The people were overjoyed that the leaders gave so generously and wholeheartedly to the LORD. King David was also overjoyed, and
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he praised the LORD while the whole assembly watched. David said, "May you be praised, LORD God of Israel, our father forever and ever.
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Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, LORD, because everything in heaven and on earth is yours. The kingdom is yours, LORD, and you are honored as head of all things.
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Riches and honor are in front of you. You rule everything. You hold power and strength in your hands, and you can make anyone great and strong.
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"Our God, we thank you and praise your wonderful name.
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But who am I and who are my people that you enable us to give so generously? Everything comes from you. We give you only what has come from your hands.
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To you we are all like our ancestors-- foreigners without permanent homes. Our days are as fleeting as shadows on the ground. There's no hope [for them].