1 Chronicles 28:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

All [this, said David], the LORD made me understand in writing by [his] hand upon me, [even] all the works of this pattern.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"All this is in writing, as ADONAI, with his hand on me, has given me good sense in working out these detailed plans."

Berean Standard Bible:

“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”

American Standard Version:

All this, said David, have I been made to understand in writing from the hand of Jehovah, even all the works of this pattern.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

All this, said David, the LORD^{H3068} made me understand^{H7919} in writing^{H3791} by his hand^{H3027} upon me, even all the works^{H4399} of this pattern^{H8403}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 28:19

1 Chronicles 28:19 is a verse that captures a moment in the life of King David, as he is nearing the end of his reign and preparing for the transition of leadership to his son Solomon. In this verse, David is conveying to Solomon and the assembly of Israelite leaders the divine blueprint for the temple that Solomon is to build. The historical context is significant: David, despite his fervent desire to construct the temple himself, was told by God that his son would be the one to carry out this task because David's reign was marked by war, whereas Solomon's would be a time of peace (1 Chronicles 22:8-10).

The theme of the verse emphasizes the divine inspiration and guidance that David received for the temple's design. The phrase "all the works of this pattern" refers to the detailed plans for the temple's construction, which David claims were given to him by God. The text suggests that these plans were communicated to David in written form, perhaps as a vision or a set of architectural drawings, which he then passes on to Solomon. This underscores the importance of adherence to God's instructions in the building of the temple, highlighting the idea that the temple should be a reflection of the heavenly sanctuary, as later described in the book of Hebrews (Hebrews 8:5).

The verse also touches on the broader theme of God's sovereignty in human affairs, particularly in the succession of rulers and the unfolding of His plans through human history. David's acknowledgment of God's hand upon him in the process of receiving and understanding these plans serves as a model of humility and obedience for Solomon and future generations. It reinforces the idea that leaders are to be servants of God's purposes, stewarding the resources and wisdom entrusted to them for the glory of God and the benefit of His people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7919
   There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׂכַל
   Transliteration: sâkal
   Pronunciation: saw-kal'
   Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent; consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3791
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּתָב
   Transliteration: kâthâb
   Pronunciation: kaw-thawb'
   Description: from כָּתַב; something written, i.e. a writing, record or book; register, scripture, writing.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4399
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְלָאכָה
   Transliteration: mᵉlâʼkâh
   Pronunciation: mel-aw-kaw'
   Description: from the same as מֲלְאָךְ; properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor); business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship).
   
6. Strong's Number: H8403
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תַּבְנִית
   Transliteration: tabnîyth
   Pronunciation: tab-neeth'
   Description: from בָּנָה; structure; by implication, a model, resemblance; figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude.