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David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, [saying],

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The Command to Help

David didn't just appoint Solomon; he commanded all the leaders of Israel to actively help him. Commentators explain this help was practical, involving advice, financial support, and encouragement. This serves as a model for the church, highlighting the importance of selflessly and tangibly supporting those God has placed in leadership to accomplish His work.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 22:17

19th Century

Bishop

Saying. —The absence of this word from the Hebrew text may be compared with a similar omission in 1 Chronicles 16:7; […

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Chronicles 22:17

19th Century

Preacher

David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

What a grand thing it is when a man has true-hearte…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 22:17

17th Century

Pastor

David also commanded all the princes of Israel His courtiers and nobles that were about him:

to help S…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 22:17–19

17th Century

Minister

Whatever is done towards making the word of God generally known and heeded is like bringing a stone, or an ingot of gold, towards erecting the temp…