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    1 Chronicles 28 (KJV)

    Read 1 Chronicles chapter 28 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    1 Chronicles 28

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    1 Chronicles 28:20

    "And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good cou…"

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    1 Chronicles 28 Summary

    David gathers all Israel's leaders and delivers his final charge. He publicly passes the Temple-building mandate to Solomon, giving him the architectural plans he received by divine inspiration. David exhorts Solomon to know God personally and serve Him wholeheartedly.

    The plans for the Temple came not from David's imagination but from God's Spirit. David served as the channel through whom God's design was transmitted to the next generation—a model of spiritual mentorship and succession planning.

    Key Themes

    Succession planningDivine blueprintsPublic chargeWholehearted serviceSpiritual mentorship

    Key Verses in 1 Chronicles 28

    "Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind."

    — 1 Chronicles 28:9

    David's most personal counsel to Solomon—personal knowledge of God matters more than inherited religion.

    "Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not...for the LORD God...will not fail thee."

    — 1 Chronicles 28:20

    David assures Solomon that God's presence guarantees success for those who obey.

    Life Application

    Knowing about God is not enough—you must know God personally. Serve Him not from duty alone but from a heart that genuinely seeks His face.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where did the Temple plans come from?

    David received the Temple plans by divine inspiration through the Spirit (28:12, 19). He then gave these detailed blueprints to Solomon, ensuring the Temple reflected God's design, not human creativity.

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