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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — David addresses Israel's tribal leaders, military commanders, and royal administrators after listing his own temple contributions. He asks the assembly who will consecrate themselves to the Lord by providing materials for the craftsmen's work.

The words — The Hebrew verb וַ/יִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩ (va/i.yit.na.de.Vu) literally means "they made a contribution" or "they offered." It follows the enumeration of שָׂרֵ֨י הָ/אָב֜וֹת (sa.Rei ha./'a.Vot), "the leaders of the fathers," and other officials who respond to the call.

The thread — The narrative of leaders supplying resources for a sacred project runs through 1 Chronicles 27:25 and 1 Chronicles 29:7. The principle of voluntary provision is later cited in 2 Corinthians 9:7 and reflected in the prophetic imagery of Isaiah 60:3.

Why it lands — The text states that designated officials contributed materials willingly in response to a public appeal. Readers are asked to note that the passage presents voluntary, uncoerced giving as the recorded standard for supporting sacred work.

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The Hebrew words

וַיִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩va/i.yit.na.de.Vuand/ they made a contribution שָׂרֵ֨יsa.Rei[the] leaders of הָאָב֜וֹתha./'a.Votthe/ fathers וְשָׂרֵ֣י׀ve./sa.Reiand/ [the] leaders of שִׁבְטֵ֣יshiv.Tei[the] tribes of יִשְׂרָאֵ֗לYis.ra.'ElIsrael וְשָׂרֵ֤יve./sa.Reiand/ [the] commanders of הָאֲלָפִים֙ha./'a.la.Fimthe/ thousands וְהַמֵּא֔וֹתve./ha./me.'otand/ the/ hundreds וּלְשָׂרֵ֖יu./le./sa.Reiand/ <to>/ [the] leaders of מְלֶ֥אכֶתme.Le.khet[the] work of הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ha./Me.lekhthe/ king

King James Version

Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
1 Chronicles 27:25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.
Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
1 Chronicles 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: