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1 Chronicles 29:3
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — King David addresses the gathered leaders of Israel during the final phase of temple preparations. He speaks after listing his broad material provisions, shifting to a direct personal donation.
The words — The text emphasizes בִּרְצוֹתִי (bi/r.tzo.T/i), literally "because of my delight," and סְגֻלָּה (se.gu.Lah), meaning "personal treasure" or "possession." These lexical choices frame the offering as an internal response rather than a mandated tax.
The thread — The pattern of voluntary, non-coerced provision for sacred work appears in 1 Chronicles 22:4 with the cedar logs and 1 Chronicles 21:24 where David refuses to offer what he did not purchase. The underlying motive aligns with the petition in Psalm 27:4 to dwell in the house of the LORD.
Why it lands — The passage requires a reader to verify that their giving originates from personal delight in God's dwelling rather than external pressure. It demands a precise distinction between general resources and wealth explicitly set aside for holy use.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 21:24 “No,” replied King David, “I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the LORD what belongs to you, nor will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”
- Psalms 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
- 1 Chronicles 22:4 and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.
- 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.
- Psalms 26:8 O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
- Psalms 84:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts!
- Psalms 84:10 For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
- Psalms 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
- Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;