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Abundant and Detailed Provision
David's preparation was not vague; it was specific and immense. Commentators explain the iron was for nails and structural clamps, while the brass (bronze) was for ornamentation. The phrase "without weight" is a common ancient hyperbole for a vast, almost uncountable, quantity, highlighting the sheer scale of David's dedication to providing for God's house.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 22:3
18th Century
Theologian
For the joinings — that is, the girders or cramps; pieces of iron used to join beams or stones together.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 22:3
19th Century
Bishop
For the nails. — Mismĕrîm occurs only in the later books of the Old Testament, but may well be an ancient word. (Compare …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 22:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight; Als…
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John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 22:3
17th Century
Pastor
And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the
doors of the gates, and for the joinings…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 22:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Following the terrible judgment inflicted on Israel for David's sin, God pointed out the place where he wanted the temple to be built. After this, …