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First Book of Chronicles, Chapter 28

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1 Chronicles 28 NWT - New World Translation1 Chronicles 28 NWT - New World Translation

Chapter 28 of 1 Chronicles—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ And David proceeded to congregate all the princes1 of Israel, the princes2 of the tribes and the princes3 of the divisions of those ministering to the king and the chiefs[a] of thousands4 and the chiefs of hundreds5 and the chiefs of all the goods6 and livestock7 of the king and of his sons,8 together with the court officials9 and the mighty men,10 even every valiant, mighty man, to Jerusalem.
  2. Then David the king rose to his feet and said:
    ¶ “Hear me, my brothers and my people. As for me, it was close to my heart11 to build a resting house for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah and as the footstool12 of our God, and I had made preparation to build.13
  3. And the [true] God himself said to me, ‘You will not build a house to my name;14 for a man of wars you are, and blood you have spilled.’15
  4. Accordingly Jehovah the God of Israel chose me out of all the house of my father16 to become king17 over Israel to time indefinite; for it was Judah that he chose as leader,18 and in the house of Judah my father’s house,19 and among my father’s sons,20 I was the one whom he approved,21 to make me king over all Israel;
  5. and out of all my sons (for many are the sons whom Jehovah has given me)22 he then chose Solʹo·mon23 my son to sit upon the throne24 of the kingship of Jehovah over Israel.
  6. ¶ “Further, he said to me, ‘Solʹo·mon your son is the one that will build my house25 and my courtyards; for I have chosen him as my son,26 and I myself shall become his father.27
  7. And I shall certainly establish his kingship28 firmly to time indefinite if he will be strongly resolved to do my commandments29 and my judicial decisions,30 as at this day.’
  8. And now, before the eyes of all Israel, Jehovah’s congregation,[b]31 and in the ears of our God,32 take care and search for all the commandments of Jehovah YOUR God, in order that YOU may possess the good land33 and may certainly pass it on as an inheritance to YOUR sons after YOU to time indefinite.
  9. ¶ “And you, Solʹo·mon my son, know34 the God of your father and serve35 him with a complete heart36 and with a delightful soul;37 for all hearts Jehovah is searching,38 and every inclination of the thoughts he is discerning.39 If you search for him, he will let himself be found by you;40 but if you leave him,41 he will cast you off forever.42
  10. See, now, for Jehovah himself has chosen you to build a house as a sanctuary. Be courageous and act.”43
  11. ¶ And David proceeded to give Solʹo·mon his son the architectural plan44 of the porch45 and of its houses and its storerooms46 and its roof chambers47 and its dark inner rooms and the house of the propitiatory cover;[c]48
  12. even the architectural plan of everything that had come to be with him by inspiration[d]49 for the courtyards50 of Jehovah’s house and for all the dining rooms51 all around, for the treasures of the house of the [true] God and for the treasures of the things made holy;52
  13. and for the divisions53 of the priests and of the Levites and for all the work of the service of Jehovah’s house and for all the utensils of the service of Jehovah’s house;
  14. for the gold by weight, the gold for all the utensils for the different services, for all the utensils of silver by weight, for all the utensils54 for the different services;
  15. and the weight for the lampstands55 of gold and their lamps of gold, by weight of the different lampstands and their lamps, and for the lampstands of silver by weight for the lampstand and its lamps according to the service of the different lampstands;
  16. and the gold by weight for the tables of the layer bread,56 for the different tables, and silver for the tables of silver;
  17. and the forks and the bowls57 and the pitchers of pure gold, and for the small gold bowls58 by weight for the different small bowls, and for the small silver bowls by weight for the different small bowls;
  18. and for the incense altar59 refined gold by weight and for the representation of the chariot,60 namely, the cherubs61 of gold for spreading [their wings] out and screening over the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
  19. “He gave insight for the entire thing in writing62 from the hand of Jehovah upon me, even for all the works of the architectural plan.”63
  20. ¶ And David went on to say to Solʹo·mon his son: “Be courageous64 and strong and act. Do not be afraid65 nor be terrified,66 for Jehovah God, my God, is with you.67 He will not desert you68 or leave you until all the work of the service of Jehovah’s house is finished.
  21. And here are the divisions of the priests69 and of the Levites70 for all the service of the house of the [true] God; and with you in all the work there is every willing71 one with skill for all the service,72 and also the princes73 and all the people, for all your words.”

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or, “and the princes.” Heb., wesa·rehʹ.
  2. ^ “Congregation.” Heb., qehalʹ; Gr., ek·kle·siʹas.
  3. ^ Or, “the mercy seat.” Heb., hak·kap·poʹreth; Lat., pro·pi·ti·a·ti·oʹnis. See Ex 25:17; Le 16:2; Heb 9:5.
  4. ^ Lit., “by the spirit.” Compare Mt 22:43; Re 1:10.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ De 31:28; Jos 23:2
  2. ^ 1Ch 27:16
  3. ^ 1Ch 27:1
  4. ^ Ex 18:25; 1Sa 8:12
  5. ^ De 1:15
  6. ^ 1Ch 27:25
  7. ^ 1Ch 27:29
  8. ^ 2Sa 3:2; 1Ch 3:5
  9. ^ 1Sa 8:15
  10. ^ 1Ch 11:10
  11. ^ 1Ki 8:17; Ps 132:5
  12. ^ Ps 132:7
  13. ^ 1Ch 22:3
  14. ^ 2Sa 7:13; 1Ki 5:3; 1Ch 17:4
  15. ^ 1Ch 22:8
  16. ^ 1Sa 16:1
  17. ^ 1Sa 16:13; 2Sa 7:8; Ps 89:20
  18. ^ Ge 49:10; 1Ch 5:2; Ps 60:7
  19. ^ Ru 4:22
  20. ^ 1Sa 16:11
  21. ^ 1Sa 13:14; 16:12
  22. ^ 2Sa 3:2; 1Ch 3:5
  23. ^ 1Ch 22:9
  24. ^ 1Ch 17:14; 2Ch 1:8
  25. ^ 2Sa 7:13
  26. ^ 1Ch 17:13
  27. ^ 2Sa 7:14
  28. ^ 1Ch 17:14; Ps 72:8
  29. ^ 1Ki 6:12
  30. ^ De 12:1
  31. ^ 1Ti 3:15
  32. ^ 1Ti 5:21
  33. ^ De 6:3
  34. ^ Ps 9:10; Je 9:24; Heb 8:11
  35. ^ De 10:12
  36. ^ 1Ki 8:61; 2Ki 20:3; Ps 101:2
  37. ^ Ps 37:4; 73:25
  38. ^ 1Sa 16:7; 1Ch 29:17; Pr 17:3; Re 2:23
  39. ^ Ge 6:5; De 31:21; Ps 139:2
  40. ^ 2Ch 15:2; Mt 7:7; Heb 11:6; Jm 4:8
  41. ^ 2Ch 15:2; Ezr 8:22
  42. ^ De 31:17; Ps 73:27; Is 1:28; Heb 10:38
  43. ^ 1Ch 22:16
  44. ^ Heb 8:5
  45. ^ 2Ch 3:4
  46. ^ 1Ch 26:24
  47. ^ 1Ki 6:5
  48. ^ Le 16:2; 1Ki 6:19
  49. ^ 2Sa 23:2; Heb 8:5
  50. ^ 1Ki 6:36; 7:12
  51. ^ 1Ch 9:26
  52. ^ 1Ch 26:20
  53. ^ 1Ch 24:1
  54. ^ 1Ch 9:29
  55. ^ 2Ch 4:7
  56. ^ 2Ch 4:8, 19
  57. ^ 2Ki 25:15
  58. ^ 1Ki 7:50
  59. ^ 1Ki 7:48
  60. ^ Ps 18:10
  61. ^ Ex 25:20; 1Sa 4:4; 1Ki 6:23; Ps 80:1
  62. ^ Ex 25:40
  63. ^ 1Ch 28:11
  64. ^ Jos 1:6; 2Co 5:6
  65. ^ De 31:6; 1Ch 22:13
  66. ^ Jos 1:9
  67. ^ De 31:8; Ro 8:31
  68. ^ Jos 1:5
  69. ^ 1Ch 24:1
  70. ^ 1Ch 24:20; 25:1
  71. ^ Ex 35:26; 36:2; Ps 110:3
  72. ^ Ex 36:1
  73. ^ 1Ch 22:17; 28:1

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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