1 Chronicles 29
-This is a great climactic chapter that is full of the joy
and generosity of a grateful people with a whole heart after God at the end of
David’s reign over Israel and the beginning of Solomon’s reign, which would
complete the Temple building. The provision had been made by David with great
passion, consideration, and care. And now he was excitedly and prayerfully
turning the project and kingdom over to his son in a releasing of authority.
The LORD was greatly blessed and honored for all that He had done among the
nation and the people. His rightful credit was verified in many different ways.
Gifts were given directly to God for His great Name, His provision, His lasting
authority, His greatness, His power, His glory, His victory, His majesty, His
dominion, His headship, His exaltation, His riches, His honor, His rule, His
might, and His strength (1 Chronicles 29:10-13). God’s abundance and blessing
on an undeserving and sojournering people was realized, and all was now His
because of the people being generous, grateful, and thankful in their gifts of
return (1 Chronicles 29:14-16). They made sacrifices willingly unto their LORD
in celebration and extended honor and homage to both their God and their king,
David.
-After this, Solomon was made king a second time, and he was
anointed ruler over Israel for the LORD (1 Chronicles 29:22). Zadok was made
the priest. Solomon prospered in all he did as king and received the obedience
and allegiance of all the officials, mighty men, and other sons of David (1
Chronicles 29:23-24). Solomon would rise in exaltation in the sight of all
Israel with royal majesty like no other king before him in the land (1
Chronicles 29:25).
-David passed away “in a ripe old age, full of days, riches
and honor.” He reigned over Israel for 40 years, 7 in Hebron and 33 in
Jerusalem. Other chronicles from Samuel, Nathan, and Gad were written of him, regarding
“his reign, his power, and the circumstances that came on him, on Israel, and
on all the kingdoms of the lands (1 Chronicles 29:28-30).”
-*Application* “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a
disgrace to any people (Proverbs 14:34).” “When the righteous increase, the
people rejoice, but when the wicked man rules, the people groan (Proverbs
29:2).” Thus says the Proverbs, and it is true. Are we seeing rejoicing or
groaning in our nations today? What does that say about our leadership? Pray
for our nations that times of rejoicing may return as God is exalted and
praised. He is deserving and should always be glorified by our rulers and the
populace. This will ensure prosperity and blessing. The other key to this
passage is generosity. Be a cheerful and abundant giver to the work of the LORD
always (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 29:9
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