1 Chronicles 28:14

Study note

Setting — David addresses his son Solomon and the assembled leaders of Israel, outlining the precise specifications for the temple's furnishings as he prepares to transfer the building project.

The words — The Hebrew phrase בְּמִשְׁקָל (bemishqal, "by the weight") and the compound כְּלֵי עֲבוֹדָה (kelei avodah, "articles of service") anchor the verse's focus on exact measurement and designated function.

The thread — This verse continues David's inventory of temple materials, linking the measured quantities of gold and silver to their specific liturgical uses. It runs parallel to the detailed specifications in 1 Chronicles 28:13 and 28:15, where every article is tied to a named service.

Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that sacred work demands exact standards and that every material is assigned to a specific function. It asks for careful attention to how resources are allocated for worship.

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