1 Chronicles 29:5-6

29:5 for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the Lord today?”

29:6 The leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king’s work contributed willingly.

1 Chronicles 29:9

29:9 The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; ¹  King David was also very happy. ² 

1 Chronicles 29:14

29:14 “But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? ³  Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. ⁴ 

1 Chronicles 29:17

29:17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts ⁵  and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives ⁶  I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

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¹ tn Heb “with a complete heart.”

² tn Heb “was rejoiced with great joy.”

³ tn Heb “that we should retain strength to contribute like this.”

⁴ tn Heb “and from you we have given to you.”

⁵ tn Heb “a heart.”

⁶ tn Heb “with integrity of heart.”