1 Chronicles 28:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
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Read Full Chapter →David assures Solomon that priests, Levites, skilled willing workers, and all the people stand ready to help him with the work.
What Does 1 Chronicles 28:21 Mean?
David closes by reminding Solomon that he will not labor alone. The courses of priests and Levites, every willing and skilful worker, and the princes and all the people stand ready and wholly at his command for the work ahead.
God's great works are accomplished through willing hearts joined together. David sets before Solomon a whole community prepared to serve. So it is in God's house still: He supplies not only the calling but the companions and gifts needed, and the willing offer themselves for the work.
1 Chronicles 28:21 in the Original Language
nadiyb (נָדִיב), 'willing' -- freely offered from a generous heart, giving oneself gladly rather than by compulsion.
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What does 1 Chronicles 28:21 mean?
David assures Solomon that priests, Levites, skilled willing workers, and all the people stand ready to help him with the work.