Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 28:8

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 28:8

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 28:8

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever." — 1 Chronicles 28:8 (ASV)

Now therefore in the sight of all Israel. —Literally, And now to the eyes of all Israel ... and in the ears of our God; that is, I adjure you. David ends his address to the people by a solemn appeal, like that of Moses (Deuteronomy 4:26; Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to witness, etc.). David’s appeal is to the whole nation as represented before him, and to the God whose ear is ever open.

Seeki.e., do not neglect; resort to them always as the rule of right living (same word as 1 Chronicles 13:3; 1 Chronicles 15:13).

That you may possess this (Heb. the) good land. —Another reminiscence of Deuteronomy (1 Chronicles 4:1; 1 Chronicles 4:21).

And leave it for an inheritance.Leviticus 25:46.