◄ 1 Chronicles 29:13 ►
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
Study Bible
Now therefore
This phrase serves as a transition, indicating a response to the preceding events and acknowledgments. In the context of 1 Chronicles 29, King David is addressing the assembly of Israel, having gathered resources for the building of the temple. The phrase "Now therefore" suggests a culmination of gratitude and recognition of God's providence and blessings. It is a call to action, urging the people to respond to God's faithfulness with thanksgiving.

our God
The use of "our" signifies a personal and communal relationship with God. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel. This possessive pronoun emphasizes that God is not distant or abstract but is intimately involved in the lives of His people. Historically, this reflects the unique identity of Israel as God's chosen people, set apart to worship and serve Him.

we give You thanks
The act of giving thanks is central to worship and acknowledges God's sovereignty and goodness. The Hebrew root for "thanks" is "yadah," which means to praise or give thanks. This expression of gratitude is not merely a polite gesture but a profound acknowledgment of God's provision and grace. In the context of ancient Israel, thanksgiving was often accompanied by offerings and sacrifices, symbolizing a heart of gratitude and devotion.

and we praise
Praise is an extension of thanksgiving, focusing on the attributes and character of God. The Hebrew word for "praise" is "halal," from which "hallelujah" is derived. It means to boast or celebrate. In praising God, the people of Israel are not only acknowledging what He has done but also who He is—His holiness, majesty, and power. Praise is a vital component of worship, drawing the worshiper closer to God and aligning their heart with His.

Your glorious name
The "name" of God represents His essence, character, and reputation. In Hebrew culture, a name was more than a label; it conveyed the nature and identity of a person. God's name is "glorious," indicating His splendor and majesty. The term "glorious" is derived from the Hebrew word "kabod," which means weight or honor. This reflects the reverence and awe due to God, whose name is above all names. In the biblical narrative, God's name is often associated with His mighty acts and covenant promises, reminding the people of His faithfulness and power.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel who is leading the people in worship and thanksgiving to God. This chapter captures his final public act as king, where he offers a prayer of praise and thanksgiving.

2. Israel
The nation chosen by God, gathered to witness the transition of leadership from David to Solomon and to contribute to the building of the temple.

3. Temple Preparation
The context of this verse is the preparation for the building of the temple, which David has organized and for which he has gathered resources.

4. Solomon
David's son, who is about to become king and will be responsible for building the temple.

5. Jerusalem
The city where these events are taking place, significant as the political and spiritual center of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a vital part of our relationship with God. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness in our lives.

Praising God's Name
Praising God's name is an act of worship that recognizes His character and deeds. It is a response to His glory and majesty.

Leadership in Worship
David's example shows the importance of leaders guiding others in worship and thanksgiving, setting a tone of reverence and gratitude.

Generational Faithfulness
The transition from David to Solomon highlights the importance of passing on a legacy of faith and worship to the next generation.

Community Worship
The collective act of thanksgiving and praise by the people of Israel demonstrates the power of communal worship in uniting believers and glorifying God.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does David's expression of thanksgiving in 1 Chronicles 29:13 inspire your personal prayer life?

2. In what ways can you incorporate more thanksgiving into your daily routine, as encouraged by scriptures like Philippians 4:6?

3. How can you, like David, lead others in worship and thanksgiving within your community or family?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision. How did you respond, and how can you cultivate a heart of gratitude moving forward?

5. Consider the legacy of faith you are building. What steps can you take to ensure that it is passed on to the next generation, as seen in the transition from David to Solomon?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Psalm 100
This psalm emphasizes entering God's presence with thanksgiving and praise, similar to David's expression in 1 Chronicles 29:13.

Philippians 4:6
Paul encourages believers to present their requests to God with thanksgiving, echoing the attitude of gratitude seen in David's prayer.

James 1:17
This verse reminds us that every good and perfect gift is from above, aligning with David's acknowledgment of God's provision and glory.
Sermons
David's BlessingJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
All Strength is from GodD. Macleod.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
David's ThanksgivingJ. Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
David's ThanksgivingD. Clarkson.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
Divine OwnershipHomilist1 Chronicles 29:10-20
God's Supreme Dominion and Universal AuthorityR. Shittler.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Agency of God in Human GreatnessJ. Erskine, D. D.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Divine Greatness and BeneficenceJ. Johnson Cort, M. A.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Kingdom of GodW. Jay, M. A.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Last ThanksgivingJ. Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Lord is the Owner of All Things1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Nature of True GreatnessJohn Proudfit, D. D.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
The Reciprocal Influence of Mind Upon Mind in WorshipAnon.1 Chronicles 29:10-20
Rejoicing Before GodW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 29:10-22
David's Prayer and BlessingF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 29:10-24
People
David, Gad, Isaac, Jehiel, Jesse, Nathan, Ophir, Samuel, Solomon, Zadok
Places
Hebron, Jerusalem, Ophir
Topics
Beauteous, Giving, Glorious, Glory, Honouring, Praise, Thank, Thanks
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 29:13

     1045   God, glory of

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

     8428   example

1 Chronicles 29:10-19

     5686   fathers, examples

1 Chronicles 29:11-13

     5289   debt

Library
The Waves of Time
'The times that went over him.'--1 CHRON. xxix. 30. This is a fragment from the chronicler's close of his life of King David. He is referring in it to other written authorities in which there are fuller particulars concerning his hero; and he says, 'the acts of David the King, first and last, behold they are written in the book of Samuel the seer ... with all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over all Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.' Now I have ventured …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

That we Ought to Offer Ourselves and all that is Ours to God, and to Pray for All
The Voice of the Disciple Lord, all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine.(1) I desire to offer myself up unto thee as a freewill offering, and to continue Thine for ever. Lord, in the uprightness of mine heart I willingly offer(2) myself to Thee to-day to be Thy servant for ever, in humble submission and for a sacrifice of perpetual praise. Receive me with this holy Communion of Thy precious Body, which I celebrate before Thee this day in the presence of the Angels invisibly surrounding, …
Thomas A Kempis—Imitation of Christ

The History Books
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Assyrian idol-god] Thus little by little the Book of God grew, and the people He had chosen to be its guardians took their place among the nations. A small place it was from one point of view! A narrow strip of land, but unique in its position as one of the highways of the world, on which a few tribes were banded together. All around great empires watched them with eager eyes; the powerful kings of Assyria, Egypt, and Babylonia, the learned Greeks, and, in later times, …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making

Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &C.
Concerning Salutations and Recreations, &c. [1273] Seeing the chief end of all religion is to redeem men from the spirit and vain conversation of this world and to lead into inward communion with God, before whom if we fear always we are accounted happy; therefore all the vain customs and habits thereof, both in word and deed, are to be rejected and forsaken by those who come to this fear; such as taking off the hat to a man, the bowings and cringings of the body, and such other salutations of that …
Robert Barclay—Theses Theologicae and An Apology for the True Christian Divinity

Enoch, the Deathless
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. Enoch was the bright particular star of the patriarchal epoch. His record is short, but eloquent. It is crowded into a few words, but every word, when placed under examination, expands indefinitely. Every virtue may be read into them; every eulogium possible to a human character shines from them. He was a devout man, a fearless preacher of righteousness, an intimate friend of God, and the only man of his dispensation who did not see death. He sheds a lustre on the …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known

The Exile --Continued.
We have one psalm which the title connects with the beginning of David's stay at Adullam,--the thirty-fourth. The supposition that it dates from that period throws great force into many parts of it, and gives a unity to what is else apparently fragmentary and disconnected. Unlike those already considered, which were pure soliloquies, this is full of exhortation and counsel, as would naturally be the case if it were written when friends and followers began to gather to his standard. It reads like …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David

Covenanting a Duty.
The exercise of Covenanting with God is enjoined by Him as the Supreme Moral Governor of all. That his Covenant should be acceded to, by men in every age and condition, is ordained as a law, sanctioned by his high authority,--recorded in his law of perpetual moral obligation on men, as a statute decreed by him, and in virtue of his underived sovereignty, promulgated by his command. "He hath commanded his covenant for ever."[171] The exercise is inculcated according to the will of God, as King and …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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