1 Chronicles 29:8-10
EasyEnglish Bible
8 People who had valuable stones gave them for the Lord's house. Jehiel from Gershon's clan stored them in a safe place. 9 The people were very happy that their leaders gave these things. They were pleased to give to help the Lord's work. King David was also very happy.
David praises the Lord
10 David praised the Lord in front of all the people who had met together. He said,
‘We praise you Lord,
the God of our ancestor, Israel.[a]
You deserve that people praise you for ever!
Footnotes
- 29:10 ‘Israel’ was the special name that God gave to Jacob.
1 Chronicles 29:8-10
New International Version
8 Anyone who had precious stones(A) gave them to the treasury of the temple of the Lord in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite.(B) 9 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly(C) to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.
David’s Prayer
10 David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying,
“Praise be to you, Lord,
the God of our father Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
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