God’s Word Translation
1 Chronicles 28:1
1David held a meeting in Jerusalem for all the leaders of Israel—the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the army units that served the king, the commanders of regiments and battalions, the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, the palace officials, the soldiers, and the fighting men.
1 Chronicles 28:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.
- New International Version (NIV)David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men.
- English Standard Version (ESV)David assembled at Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, the officials of the tribes, the officers of the divisions that served the king, the commanders of thousands, the commanders of hundreds, the stewards of all the property and livestock of the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the mighty men and all the seasoned warriors.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant men, and all the mighty men of valor.
Context of 1 Chronicles 28:1
David held a meeting in Jerusalem for all the leaders of Israel—the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the army units that served the king, the commanders of regiments and battalions, the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, the palace officials, the soldiers, and the fighting men. 2David stood in front of them and said, “Listen to me, my relatives and subjects. I had my heart set on building the temple where the ark of the Lord’s promise could be placed. This temple would be a stool for our God’s feet, and I have made preparations to build it. 3But God told me, ‘You must not build the temple for my name. You have fought wars and caused bloodshed.’
Read all of 1 Chronicles 281 Chronicles 28:1 word by word
וַיַּקְהֵ֣ל דָּוִ֣יד אֶת־כָּל־שָׂרֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֡ל שָׂרֵ֣י הַשְּׁבָטִ֣ים וְשָׂרֵ֣י הַמַּחְלְק֣וֹת הַמְשָׁרְתִ֪ים אֶת־הַמֶּ֟לֶךְ וְשָׂרֵ֣י הָאֲלָפִ֣ים וְשָׂרֵ֣י הַמֵּא֡וֹת וְשָׂרֵ֣י כָל־רְכוּשׁ־וּמִקְנֶה֩׀ לַמֶּ֨לֶךְ וּלְבָנָ֜יו עִם־הַסָּרִיסִ֧ים וְהַגִּבּוֹרִ֛ים וּֽלְכָל־גִּבּ֥וֹר חָ֖יִל אֶל־יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
- assembledקָהַלqâhal · to gatherH6950
- all the princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
- of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
- of the tribesשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribeH7626
- of the companiesמַחֲלֹ֫קֶתmachălôqeth · divisionH4256
- that ministeredשָׁרַתshârath · to ministerH8334
- to the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
- over the thousandsאֶ֫לֶף'eleph · thousandH505
- over the hundredsמֵאָהmê'âh mê'yâh · hundredH3967
- over all the substanceרְכוּשׁrekûsh rekûsh · propertyH7399
- and possessionמִקְנֶהmiqneh · livestockH4735
- and of his sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- with the officersסָרִיסsârîys sâris · eunuchH5631
- and with the mighty menגִּבּוֹרgibbôr gibbôr · mighty manH1368
- and with all the valiant menחַ֫יִלchayil · armyH2428
- unto Jerusalemיְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵםyerûshâlaim yerûshâlayim · JerusalemH3389
Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 28:1
- 1 Chronicles 23:2He gathered all the officials of Israel and the priests and Levites.
- Joshua 23:2So he called all the leaders, chiefs, judges, and officers of Israel together. He said to them, “I am old, near the end of my life.
- Joshua 24:1Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem. He called together Israel’s leaders, chiefs, judges, and officers, and they presented themselves to God.
- 1 Chronicles 27:16The following officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: for the tribe of Reuben Eliezer, son of Zichri for the tribe of Simeon Shephatiah, son of Maacah
- 1 Chronicles 27:1This is a list of Israelite family heads, regiment and battalion commanders, and officers who were serving the king in all the army’s units. Throughout each year they came for a month at a time and then left. Each unit consisted of 24,000 men.
- 1 Chronicles 27:25These were all the commanders in charge of King David’s property: for the royal treasuries Azmaveth, son of Adiel for the goods in the fields, cities, villages, and watchtowers Jonathan, son of Uzziah
- 1 Chronicles 27:32David’s uncle Jonathan, an educated man who possessed insight, was David’s adviser. Jonathan and Jehiel, son of Hachmoni, were in charge of the king’s sons.
- 1 Chronicles 11:10Now, these were the commanders of David’s fighting men, who exercised power with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel they made him king according to the Lord’s word to Israel.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 28:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1David assembled - This refers to the persons whose names and offices we have seen in the preceding chapter.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Officer - literally, as in the margin. This is the only occasion in which eunuchs are mentioned in connection with David‘s reign; and it is to be remarked that they occupy, during the earlier period of the Jewish kingdom, a very subordinate position.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David exhorts the people to the fear of the Lord. (1-10) He gives instructions for the temple. (11-21) Verses 1-10 During David's last sickness, many chief priests and Levites were at Jerusalem. Finding himself able, David spoke of his purpose to build a temple for God, and of God's disallowing that purpose. He opened to them God's gracious purposes concerning Solomon. David charged them to cleave stedfastly to God and their duty. We cannot do our work as…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1This gathering includes all the officials of Israel named in the earlier chapters.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81Ch 28:1-8. David Exhorts the People to Fear God. 1. David assembled all the princes of Israel--that is, the representatives of the people, the leading men of the kingdom, who are enumerated in this verse according to their respective rank or degree of authority. princes of the tribes--(1Ch 27:16-22). Those patriarchal chiefs are mentioned first as being the highest in rank--a sort of hereditary noblesse. the captains of the companies--the twelve generals…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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