1 Chronicles 28:8-10
New English Translation
8 So now, in the sight of all Israel, the Lord’s assembly, and in the hearing of our God, I say this:[a] Carefully observe[b] all the commands of the Lord your God, so that you may possess this good land and may leave it as a permanent inheritance for your children after you.
9 “And you, Solomon my son, obey[c] the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit,[d] for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him,[e] but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently. 10 Realize[f] now that the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!”
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- 1 Chronicles 28:8 tn The words “I say this” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
- 1 Chronicles 28:8 tn Heb “Keep and seek”
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 tn Heb “know.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 tn Heb “with a complete heart and a willing being.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 tn Heb “he will allow himself to be found by you.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:10 tn Heb “see.”
1 Chronicles 28:8-10
New International Version
8 “So now I charge you in the sight of all Israel(A) and of the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God: Be careful to follow all the commands(B) of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land and pass it on as an inheritance to your descendants forever.(C)
9 “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion(D) and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart(E) and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him,(F) he will be found by you; but if you forsake(G) him, he will reject(H) you forever. 10 Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.”
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