Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 22:17
Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses the leaders of Israel to issue a directive regarding his son Solomon.
The words — The text employs וַיְצַו (va-yetzav, "he commanded") and לַעְזֹר (la-'azor, "to help") to define the required action.
The thread — This mobilization of leadership recurs in 1 Chronicles 28:1 when David summons the tribes, and in 1 Chronicles 29:6 when officers and commanders gather.
Why it lands — The passage establishes a formal transfer of responsibility, requiring the leadership of Israel to actively support Solomon's task.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 28:1 Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.
- 1 Chronicles 28:21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
- Romans 16:2 Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
- Philippians 4:3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
- 3 John 1:8 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.