1 ChroniquesChapitre 29

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Then King David said to the whole assembly: "My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced, and the work is great; for this palace is not for man but for the LORD God.

With all my strength I have made provision for the house of my God: gold for the gold work, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood; also onyx stones and stones for settings, stones of antimony and of many colors, every kind of precious stone, and marble in abundance.

Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for the house of my God my own treasure of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for the holy house:

three thousand talents of gold, gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, for overlaying the walls of the buildings,

gold for the gold work and silver for the silver, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will offer himself willingly, consecrating himself today to the LORD?"

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.

For the service of the house of God they gave five thousand talents and ten thousand darics of gold, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of bronze, and a hundred thousand talents of iron.

Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, into the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

The people rejoiced at their willing response, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD. King David also rejoiced greatly.

Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of the whole assembly, saying: "Blessed are you, LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.

Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all.

Riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are strength and might, and it is in your power to make great and to give strength to all.

And now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name.

But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so willingly as this? For everything comes from you, and from your hand we have given to you.

We are strangers before you, and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on earth are like a shadow, and there is no hope of remaining.

LORD our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand, and all of it is yours.

I know, my God, that you test the heart and delight in what is right. With an upright heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen with joy how your people who are here have given willingly to you.

LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire in the hearts of your people forever, and direct their hearts to you.

And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, to carry out everything, and to build the palace for which I have made provision."

Then David said to the whole assembly, "Praise the LORD your God!" And the whole assembly praised the LORD, the God of their fathers, and they bowed their heads and prostrated themselves before the LORD and before the king.

The next day they sacrificed to the LORD and offered burnt offerings to him: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.

They ate and drank before the LORD that day with great joy. Then they made Solomon son of David king a second time; they anointed him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as priest.

So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.

All the officials and the mighty men, and all the sons of King David as well, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

The LORD exalted Solomon greatly in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as no king over Israel had ever had before him.

David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

He reigned over Israel forty years: seven years in Hebron and thirty-three in Jerusalem.

He died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

The acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the records of Samuel the seer, the records of Nathan the prophet, and the records of Gad the seer,

together with all the details of his reign and his power, and the events that came upon him and upon Israel and upon all the kingdoms of the other lands.

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Chapitre 29

Main Theme: David's final preparations for the temple, his praise of God, and the transition of the kingdom to Solomon.

Content: David presents his gifts for the temple and encourages the people to give willingly, which they do with joy. He praises God in a powerful prayer where he acknowledges that everything belongs to the Lord and that humans are like foreigners and guests on earth. David prays for Solomon to have a whole heart to keep God's commands and complete the building of the temple. Solomon is anointed as king a second time, and the chapter concludes with David's death after 40 years of reign.

Key Words/Images:

Voluntary gifts (נְדָבָה): Both David and the people give generously from a whole heart for the building of the temple.
"Everything comes from you" (מִמְּךָ הַכֹּל): David's recognition that all gifts actually belong to God and are merely given back to Him.
Foreigners and guests (גֵּרִים וְתוֹשָׁבִים): The transience of human life – "our days on earth are like a shadow".
The Lord's throne (כִּסֵּא יְהוָה): Solomon sits on the Lord's throne as king, emphasizing the theocracy in Israel.

Contexte historique

Historical and Cultural Context for 1 Chronicles 29

People

Jehiel the Gershonite (verse 8) is mentioned as being responsible for the temple treasury. He belonged to the Gershonites, a Levitical clan descended from Gershom, the eldest son of Levi. The books of Chronicles show that the Levites had specialized roles, and the Gershonites were particularly responsible for managing the treasures and stores of the sanctuary (see 1 Chron 26:21–22).

Zadok (verse 22) was anointed as priest together with Solomon’s enthronement. This marked the formal confirmation of the Zadokite priestly line that would dominate temple service for centuries to come. Zadok’s anointing here legitimized his lineage as the rightful high priests.

Events and Customs

Double Enthronement: Verse 22 notes that Solomon was made king "a second time." The first anointing occurred during a crisis when Adonijah attempted to seize power (1 Kings 1). This second, public ceremony was a solemn confirmation before the entire assembly of the people, which was important for securing broad legitimacy in ancient Israel.

Voluntary Gifts for Temple Building: The collection of gifts from the people and leaders follows a pattern known from the building of the tabernacle (Exod 35–36). The voluntary willingness to give (hitnaddēb) was a central principle—the sanctuary was to be built from gifts given "with a whole heart" (verse 9), not through forced taxation.

Oath of Loyalty to the King: The expression "gave their hand under" Solomon (verse 24) describes a formal gesture of submission that confirmed loyalty. This was an important political act that ensured a peaceful transfer of power.

Key Terms

Birāh (בִּירָה, "citadel/palace"): This word in verses 1 and 19 is unusual in early texts and is usually used for Persian citadels (see Nehemiah, Esther). Here it describes the temple as God’s royal residence—a fortress for the heavenly King. The word emphasizes the temple as a majestic structure.

Adarkonim (אֲדַרְכֹנִים, "darics"): This monetary unit in verse 7 refers to Persian gold coins first minted under Darius I (around 515 B.C.). This is a clear anachronism showing that the author of Chronicles used the standards of his own time to make the sums understandable for his readers in the Persian period.

"The throne of the Lord" (verse 23): The description of Solomon’s throne as "the throne of the Lord" is theologically significant. It expresses the view in Chronicles that the Davidic kingdom was God’s representation on earth—the king sits as God’s representative.

Chapter-Specific Findings

Gold from Ophir (verse 4): David’s gift included gold from Ophir, known in antiquity as the finest quality of gold. Gold from Ophir is mentioned in several biblical texts and has been confirmed by an ostracon from Tell Qasile near Jaffa, dated to the eighth century B.C., which mentions "gold of Ophir." This shows that trade with this exclusive gold was well established in the Iron Age. The exact location of Ophir is debated—proposed locations include southern Arabia, East Africa, or India.

Personnages11

David9 Zadok (High Priest)1 Solomon7 Jesse1 Samuel1 Nathan1 Isaac1 Jehiel1 Jacob2 Gad (son of Zilpah)1 Abraham1

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Mots-clés9

David — King David, the second king of Israel and a central figure in the Old Testament.
Thank offering — An offering given to God as an expression of gratitude or acknowledgment of His blessings and goodness.
Temple — A holy place for worship and sacrifices, especially the one built in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the Covenant.
Solomon — David's son and successor as king of Israel, known for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem.
Heart — Symbolizes a person's inner being, their thoughts, will, and feelings; often used to describe their character and attitude toward God.
Voluntary — To give or do something without compulsion, but out of one's own free will and desire.
Wealth — An abundance of material goods, money, and possessions, often seen as a blessing from God.
The Lord — A title often used for God in the Old Testament, referring to His sovereignty and authority over all creation.
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