1 Chronicles 29:8-10
New English Translation
8 All who possessed precious[a] stones donated them to the treasury of the Lord’s temple, which was under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude;[b] King David was also very happy.[c]
David Praises the Lord
10 David praised the Lord before the entire assembly:[d]
“O Lord God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore!
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- 1 Chronicles 29:8 tn The word “precious” is supplied in the translation for clarification.
- 1 Chronicles 29:9 tn Heb “with a complete heart.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:9 tn Heb “And also David the king rejoiced with great joy.”
- 1 Chronicles 29:10 tn Heb “assembly, and David said.” The words “and David said” are redundant according to contemporary English style and have not been included in the translation.
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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