1 Chronicles 29:1-10 Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender… I. THE GOD WHOM DAVID WORSHIPPED. He worshipped God — 1. As the Supreme Being (ver. 11). 2. As the God of his fathers (ver. 10). 3. As personally appropriated: "My God" II. SOME OF THE REASONS WHICH LED DAVID TO DESIRE TO BUILD A HOUSE FOR HIS GOD. 1. Jealousy for the honour of God. 2. Love and gratitude to God. 3. The thought that others besides himself should worship therein. (J. Shillito.) Parallel Verses KJV: Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. |
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