Discovery Box1 Chronicles 29:5-6 
Context29:5 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
Context29:9 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 29:13-17
Context29:13 Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!
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 29:15 For we are resident foreigners and nomads in your presence, like all our ancestors; 5 our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security. 6 29:16 O Lord our God, all this wealth, which we have collected to build a temple for you to honor your holy name, comes from you; it all belongs to you. 29:17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts 7 and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives 8 I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
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 “fathers” (also in vv. 18, 20).
6 tn Or perhaps “hope.”
7 tn Heb “a heart.”
8 tn Heb “with integrity of heart.”
