1 Chronicles 13:4
New International Version
The whole assembly agreed to do this, because it seemed right to all the people.

New Living Translation
The whole assembly agreed to this, for the people could see it was the right thing to do.

English Standard Version
All the assembly agreed to do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Berean Standard Bible
And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it.

King James Bible
And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

New King James Version
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

New American Standard Bible
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for this was right in the eyes of all the people.

NASB 1995
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

NASB 1977
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Amplified Bible
Then all the assembly agreed to do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Christian Standard Bible
Since the proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to do it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Since the proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to do it.

American Standard Version
And all the assembly said that they would do so; for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Contemporary English Version
The people agreed this was the right thing to do.

English Revised Version
And all the assembly said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The whole assembly agreed to this because the people considered it the right thing to do.

Good News Translation
The people were pleased with the suggestion and agreed to it.

International Standard Version
The entire community consented, because doing so pleased all the people.

Majority Standard Bible
And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it.

NET Bible
The whole assembly agreed to do this, for the proposal seemed right to all the people.

New Heart English Bible
All the assembly said that they would do so; for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

World English Bible
All the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all the assembly says to do so, for the thing is right in the eyes of all the people.

Young's Literal Translation
And all the assembly say to do so, for the thing is right in the eyes of all the people.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the convocation will say to do thus: for the word was straight in the eyes of all the people.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all the multitude answered that it should be so: for the word pleased all the people.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the entire multitude responded that it should be done. For the word had pleased all the people.

New American Bible
And the whole assembly agreed to do it, for it seemed right in the eyes of all the people.

New Revised Standard Version
The whole assembly agreed to do so, for the thing pleased all the people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the assemblies said that they would do so.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And all the assembly were saying to do so.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And all the assembly said that they would do so; for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all the congregation said that they would do thus; for the saying was right in the eyes of all the people.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David Fetches the Ark
3Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” 4And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it. 5So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:1-11
David again assembled the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand in all. / And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, ...

1 Chronicles 15:25-29
So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Kings 8:1-11
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...

2 Chronicles 5:2-14
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, ...

1 Samuel 7:1-2
Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 3:17-21
Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” / Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. ...

2 Samuel 19:9-10
And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”

1 Chronicles 12:38-40
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. / They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. / And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.

2 Chronicles 30:4
This plan pleased the king and the whole assembly.

Acts 15:22
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,


Treasury of Scripture

And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right in the eyes of all the people.

the thing

1 Samuel 18:20
And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

2 Samuel 3:36
And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

2 Chronicles 30:4
And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.

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And because this proposal seemed right
The phrase "this proposal seemed right" indicates a collective discernment among the people. The Hebrew root for "proposal" is "עֵצָה" (etsah), which can mean advice, counsel, or purpose. This suggests a deliberative process, where the people considered the wisdom and righteousness of the action. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of seeking godly counsel and ensuring that decisions align with biblical principles. The phrase also implies a sense of moral and spiritual alignment, suggesting that the proposal was not only practical but also ethically sound in the eyes of the people.

to all the people
The phrase "to all the people" underscores the unity and consensus among the Israelites. The Hebrew word for "people" is "עַם" (am), which often refers to a community bound by shared beliefs and values. This collective agreement reflects a communal commitment to follow God's will. In the historical context, this unity was crucial for the nation of Israel, as it was a time of re-establishing their identity and worship practices under King David's leadership. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this unity serves as a model for the church today, emphasizing the importance of communal discernment and agreement in pursuing God's purposes.

the whole assembly
The term "assembly" is translated from the Hebrew word "קָהָל" (qahal), which refers to a gathering or congregation. This word is significant in the Old Testament, often used to describe the gathering of God's people for worship or decision-making. The "whole assembly" indicates that this was not a decision made by a select few but involved the entire community. This inclusivity is a reminder of the priesthood of all believers, where every member of the body of Christ has a role and voice in the church's mission and decisions.

agreed to do it
The phrase "agreed to do it" reflects a decisive action taken by the people. The Hebrew root "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to do, make, or accomplish. This action-oriented language emphasizes the importance of not only agreeing in principle but also committing to follow through with action. In the context of 1 Chronicles 13, this agreement led to the attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, a significant act of restoring proper worship. For conservative Christians, this serves as a reminder that faith must be accompanied by works, as true agreement with God's will is demonstrated through obedient action.

(4) All the assembly said, So should we do (comp. for the construction 1Chronicles 5:5; 1Chronicles 9:25). The thing, the proposal.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וַיֹּאמְר֥וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

because
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

this proposal
הַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

seemed
בְּעֵינֵ֥י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

right
יָשַׁ֥ר (yā·šar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3474: To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous

to all
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people,
הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

the whole
כָֽל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

assembly
הַקָּהָ֖ל (haq·qā·hāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation

agreed to do it.
לַעֲשׂ֣וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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