1 Chronicles 28:12

And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:

And the pattern {H8403} of all that he had by the spirit {H7307}, of the courts {H2691} of the house {H1004} of the LORD {H3068}, and of all the chambers {H3957} round about {H5439}, of the treasuries {H214} of the house {H1004} of God {H430}, and of the treasuries {H214} of the dedicated things {H6944}:

also the designs for everything he had been given by the Spirit - for the courtyards of the house of ADONAI, for all the rooms surrounding it, for the storehouses in the house of God, for the storehouses for the holy articles,

The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,

and the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasuries of the house of God, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;

Commentary

1 Chronicles 28:12 details a crucial aspect of King David's preparations for the building of the Jerusalem Temple. This verse emphasizes that the intricate plans for the temple's various components were not merely of human design but divinely revealed.

Context

This verse is part of David's final instructions to his son Solomon and the leaders of Israel concerning the construction of the Temple. Having been forbidden by God to build the Temple himself due to his involvement in warfare (1 Chronicles 22:8), David diligently gathered materials and, more importantly, received the architectural blueprint directly from God. Verses 11-19 of this chapter describe these detailed plans. David is passing on the precise "pattern" (1 Chronicles 28:11) for the entire structure, including the courts, chambers, and treasuries, underscoring the sacred nature of the project.

Key Themes

  • Divine Blueprint and Inspiration: The phrase "by the spirit" signifies that the entire design for the Solomon's Temple was supernaturally given by God. This mirrors the divine pattern given to Moses for the Tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25:9), highlighting God's meticulous involvement in the design of His dwelling place.
  • Order and Purpose: The detailed mention of "courts," "chambers round about," "treasuries of the house of God," and "treasuries of the dedicated things" reveals the functional and organized nature of the temple. Every part had a specific purpose, from worship spaces to storage for offerings and sacred items, all designed to facilitate proper worship and administration.
  • Preparation for Worship: David's thorough preparation, guided by the Spirit, ensured that the future house of the Lord would be built according to divine standards, suitable for the glory of God and the worship of His people.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "by the spirit" translates from the Hebrew `ruach` (רוּחַ), which often refers to the Spirit of God, emphasizing divine inspiration and revelation. It denotes that David received these plans not through his own architectural genius but through direct spiritual insight from the Almighty, making the temple truly a "house of the LORD" in its conception as well as its construction.

Practical Application

This verse reminds us that God is a God of order and detail. Just as He provided a precise blueprint for His earthly dwelling place, He also has a divine plan for our lives and for His church. It encourages believers to seek God's guidance and inspiration in all significant undertakings, trusting that His Spirit will reveal the necessary wisdom and direction. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of dedicating our resources—our time, talents, and material possessions—to God's purposes, as symbolized by the "dedicated things" stored in the temple treasuries. Our lives, as temples of the Holy Spirit, are also part of God's grand design.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Chronicles 26:20

    ¶ And of the Levites, Ahijah [was] over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

  • 2 Kings 16:8

    And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house, and sent [it for] a present to the king of Assyria.

  • Exodus 25:40

    And look that thou make [them] after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.

  • 1 Kings 14:26

    And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

  • 1 Chronicles 26:26

    Which Shelomith and his brethren [were] over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

  • 1 Chronicles 26:28

    And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; [and] whosoever had dedicated [any thing, it was] under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

  • 1 Kings 15:18

    Then Asa took all the silver and the gold [that were] left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,
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