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1 Chronicles 29:9
And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the Israelite community and King David at the conclusion of the temple material collection, immediately after the leaders present their voluntary offerings and before David addresses the assembly.
The words — The verb הִתְנַדְּבוּ (hitnaddeḇū) denotes voluntary giving or willing contribution, and the phrase בְּלֵב שָׁלֵם (belev shalēm) literally means "with a complete heart."
The thread — This pattern of voluntary, wholehearted giving appears in 2 Corinthians 8:3 and 2 Corinthians 9:7, while the emphasis on undivided devotion aligns with 1 Kings 8:61.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to verify that their contributions and service originate from voluntary commitment rather than external pressure, and to acknowledge that communal rejoicing precedes formal blessing.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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.
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
- 1 Kings 8:61 So let your heart be fully devoted to the LORD our God, as it is this day, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments.”
- John 15:11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
- 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
- Philippians 4:10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
- Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- Deuteronomy 16:10 And you shall celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with a freewill offering that you give in proportion to how the LORD your God has blessed you,
- Judges 5:9 My heart is with the princes of Israel, with the volunteers among the people. Bless the LORD!