And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, into the hand of (A)Jehiel[a] the Gershonite. Then the people rejoiced, for they had offered willingly, because with a loyal heart they had (B)offered willingly to the Lord; and King David also rejoiced greatly.

David’s Praise to God

10 Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the assembly; and David said:

“Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:8 Possibly the same as Jehieli, 1 Chr. 26:21, 22

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) 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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