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Moreover also, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, seeing that I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, I give it to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

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Giving from Affection

Commentators highlight that David's extraordinary gift was motivated by a deep, personal 'affection to the house of my God.' Matthew Henry notes that this demonstrates the principle that God loves a cheerful giver. The offering wasn't made from obligation or for show, but from a genuine love for God and a desire to honor Him.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 29:3

18th Century

Theologian

Of mine own proper good - that is, from his own private estate. He makes the offering publicly in order to motivate others by his example ([…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 29:3

19th Century

Bishop

I have set my affection to the house.1 Chronicles 28:4 (he liked, râçâh: Psalms 26:8).…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 29:3

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my
God
Had a good will to i…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 29:1–9

17th Century

Minister

What is done in works of piety and charity should be done willingly, not by constraint, for God loves a cheerful giver.

David set a…