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Take heed now; for Yahweh has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
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The Gravity of a Divine Call
Commentators like Ellicott and Gill emphasize that David's charge to Solomon begins with a call to deep consideration. The phrase "Take heed now" is an instruction to stop and fully grasp the weight and privilege of being chosen by God for a specific, holy purpose. The strength to act flows from first realizing the divine origin of the commission.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Take heed now; for the Lord. —Or, See now that Jehovah has chosen you; consider this high commission, weigh it w…
Baptist
It is good to hear this old man, in his weakness, stirring up the young man. We generally expect to see youths full of zeal, and old men somewhat s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take heed now Of offending God by forsaking him; or see, consider, and observe now what he was further about to say …
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Presbyterian
During David's last illness, many chief priests and Levites were in Jerusalem. When he found himself able, David spoke of his intention to build a …
