1 Chronicles 28:2 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

Then David the king stood up on his feet, and said, Hear me, my brothers, and my people: as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Yahweh, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

My brethren - David retains the modest phrase of a king not born in the purple, but raised from the ranks of the people (see [Reference 1 Sa…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Then David the king stood up upon his feet. — To address the assembly, the king naturally rose from his throne.

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century

Baptist

19th Century

As for me, I had in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made r…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Then David the king stood up upon his feet
Rose from the bed or couch on which he lay, as Kimchi thinks, being somew…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

During David's last illne , many chief priests and Levites were in Jerusalem. When he found himself able, David spoke of his intention to build a t…

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