New International VersionThen the leaders of families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
New Living TranslationThen the family leaders, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the generals and captains of the army, and the king’s administrative officers all gave willingly.
English Standard VersionThen the leaders of fathers’ houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officers over the king’s work.
Berean Standard BibleThen the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
King James BibleThen the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,
New King James VersionThen the leaders of the fathers’ houses, leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king’s work, offered willingly.
New American Standard BibleThen the rulers of the fathers’ households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and hundreds, with the supervisors of the king’s work, offered willingly;
NASB 1995Then the rulers of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers over the king’s work, offered willingly;
NASB 1977Then the rulers of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers over the king’s work, offered willingly;
Legacy Standard BibleThen the commanders of the fathers’ households, and the commanders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the commanders of the king’s work, offered willingly;
Amplified BibleThen the rulers of the fathers’ households, and leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers of the king’s work, offered willingly
Christian Standard BibleThen the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
American Standard VersionThen the princes of the fathers' houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly;
Contemporary English VersionAfter David finished speaking, the family leaders, the tribal leaders, the army commanders, and the government officials voluntarily gave gifts
English Revised VersionThen the princes of the fathers' houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the leaders of the families, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of regiments and battalions, and the officials in charge of the king's work gave generously.
Good News TranslationThen the heads of the clans, the officials of the tribes, the commanders of the army, and the administrators of the royal property volunteered to give
International Standard VersionSo the leaders of the ancestral households presented their voluntary offerings, as did the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king's business.
NET BibleThe leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king's work contributed willingly.
New Heart English BibleThen the leaders of the ancestral houses, and the leaders of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the officers over the king's work, offered willingly;
Webster's Bible TranslationThen the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
World English BibleThen the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the heads of the fathers, and the heads of the tribes of Israel, and the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, and of the heads of the work of the king, offer willingly.
Young's Literal Translation And the heads of the fathers, and the heads of the tribes of Israel, and the heads of the thousands, and of the hundreds, even to the heads of the work of the king, offer willingly.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the chiefs of the fathers will show themselves willing, and the chiefs of the tribes of Israel, and the chiefs of thousands and of hundreds, and for the chiefs of the king's work, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the heads of the families, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and the overseers of the king's possessions promised,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd so the leaders of the families, and the nobles of the tribes of Israel, as well as the tribunes and the centurions and the overseers of the king’s possessions, promised
New American BibleThen the heads of the families, the tribal commanders of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and those who had command of the king’s affairs came forward willingly
New Revised Standard VersionThen the leaders of ancestral houses made their freewill offerings, as did also the leaders of the tribes, the commanders of the thousands and of the hundreds, and the officers over the king’s work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the chiefs of the fathers and the princes of the tribes of Israel and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds and the overseers of the king's work gathered together
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the Chiefs of the fathers assembled, and the Chiefs of the tribes of Israel, and the Chiefs of thousands and of hundreds, and of those who are authorized over the work of the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the princes of the fathers' houses, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work, offered willingly;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationThen the heads of families, and the princes of the children of Israel, and the captains of thousands and captains of hundreds, and the overseers of the works, and the king's builders, offered willingly.
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Context Offerings for the Temple… 5for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 6Then the leadersof the households,the officersof the tribesof Israel,the commandersof thousandsand of hundreds,and the officialsin charge of the king’sworkgave willingly.7Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron.…
Cross References Exodus 35:20-29Then the whole congregation of Israel withdrew from the presence of Moses. / And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. ...
Exodus 36:2-7Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. / They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work ...
2 Corinthians 8:1-5Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...
2 Corinthians 9:6-7Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Nehemiah 7:70-72Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.
Acts 4:32-37The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned. / With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. / There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, ...
1 Kings 8:62-64Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings.
2 Kings 12:4-15Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ...
2 Kings 22:3-7Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— ...
Ezra 2:68-69When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.
Mark 12:41-44As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...
Luke 21:1-4Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...
Romans 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Philippians 4:15-18And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ...
1 Timothy 6:17-19Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Treasury of Scripture Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, the chief 1 Chronicles 27:1 Now the children of Israel after their number,to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every coursewere twenty and four thousand. Isaiah 60:3-10 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising… the rulers 1 Chronicles 27:25 And over the king's treasureswas Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles,was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: 2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart,so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Jump to Previous BusinessCaptainsChargeChiefChiefsCommandersControllersFamiliesFathersFreelyFreewillHeadsHouseholdsHousesHundredsIsraelKing'sLeadersOfferOfferedOfferingsOfficersOfficialsOverseersPrincesRulersThemselvesThousandsTribesWillinglyWorkJump to Next BusinessCaptainsChargeChiefChiefsCommandersControllersFamiliesFathersFreelyFreewillHeadsHouseholdsHousesHundredsIsraelKing'sLeadersOfferOfferedOfferingsOfficersOfficialsOverseersPrincesRulersThemselvesThousandsTribesWillinglyWork1 Chronicles 29 1.David, by his example and entreaty6.causes the princes and people to offer willingly10.David's thanksgiving and prayer20.The people, having blessed God, and sacrificed, make Solomon king.26.David's reign and deathThen the leaders of the familiesThis phrase refers to the heads of the ancestral houses or clans within Israel. In the tribal society of ancient Israel, family leaders held significant authority and responsibility. They were often involved in decision-making processes and represented their families in communal matters. This structure is seen throughout the Old Testament, where family lineage and leadership are emphasized, such as in the genealogies of Genesis and the division of land in Joshua. the officers of the tribes of Israel
These officers were likely the tribal leaders or princes who had administrative and military responsibilities. Each tribe had its own leadership structure, and these officers played a crucial role in maintaining order and implementing the king's directives. The tribal system was central to Israel's identity, as seen in the blessings of Jacob inGenesis 49 and the census inNumbers 1. the commanders of thousands and of hundreds
This phrase indicates a military hierarchy within Israel, with commanders responsible for different sized units. The organization of the military into thousands and hundreds is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting a structured and disciplined approach to warfare. This system is also mentioned inExodus 18:21, where Moses appoints leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens to help govern the people. and the officials in charge of the king’s work
These officials were responsible for overseeing various aspects of the king's projects and administration. This could include construction, taxation, and other governmental duties. The mention of the king's work highlights the centralized authority of the monarchy, which was established under Saul and solidified under David and Solomon. The role of such officials is seen in the building of the Temple under Solomon in1 Kings 5. gave willingly
This phrase emphasizes the voluntary nature of the contributions made by the leaders. It reflects a heart of generosity and commitment to the work of God, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle inExodus 35:21-29, where the people gave freely. This willingness to give is a model for Christian stewardship and reflects the New Testament teaching in2 Corinthians 9:7, where God loves a cheerful giver. The leaders' willingness also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who gave Himself willingly for the salvation of humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. Leaders of the FamiliesThese are the heads of the various family groups within the tribes of Israel, responsible for guiding and representing their families. 2. Officers of the Tribes of IsraelThese are the appointed leaders within each of the twelve tribes, tasked with governance and organization. 3. Commanders of Thousands and HundredsMilitary leaders responsible for the organization and command of Israel's army, divided into units of thousands and hundreds. 4. Officials in Charge of the King’s WorkThese are the administrators and overseers of the projects and tasks assigned by the king, including the construction of the temple. 5. The Event of GivingThis verse describes a significant moment where the leaders and officials of Israel come together to contribute willingly to the building of the temple, demonstrating unity and dedication to God's work. Teaching Points Willingness in GivingThe leaders gave willingly, setting an example of generosity and commitment to God's work. Our giving should be motivated by a willing heart, not out of compulsion. Leadership and ResponsibilityThe leaders took initiative in giving, demonstrating that those in positions of authority have a responsibility to lead by example in supporting God's work. Unity in PurposeThe collective action of the leaders shows the power of unity in achieving a common goal. As believers, we should strive for unity in our efforts to serve God. Stewardship of ResourcesThe leaders' willingness to give reflects good stewardship of their resources. We are called to manage our resources wisely and use them for God's glory. Encouragement to OthersThe leaders' actions likely inspired others to give. Our willingness to serve and give can encourage and motivate others in their faith journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 29:6?
2.How does 1 Chronicles 29:6 demonstrate leadership in giving to God's work?
3.What role do leaders play in inspiring generosity according to 1 Chronicles 29:6?
4.How can we emulate the leaders' willingness to give in our own lives?
5.What other biblical examples show leaders encouraging others to support God's work?
6.How can we encourage our community to give generously like in 1 Chronicles 29:6?
7.What does 1 Chronicles 29:6 reveal about leadership and responsibility in biblical times?
8.How does 1 Chronicles 29:6 reflect the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel?
9.What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 29:6?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 29?
11.Could the overwhelming generosity described in 1 Chronicles 29:6–9 be an exaggeration or literary device rather than a historical record?
12.What role did the Tribe of Levi serve biblically?
13.In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?
14.Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)What Does 1 Chronicles 29:6 Mean ThenThe verse opens with a word that anchors us in a specific moment. It looks back to David’s public appeal for resources to build the temple (1 Chron 29:1-5) and forward to the immediate, unified response. • “Then” highlights cause and effect: as soon as godly leadership cast the vision, the people moved (cf.Exodus 35:20-21, where Moses’ call for the tabernacle stirred a similar response). • It underscores that obedience is timely, not delayed.Psalm 119:60 says, “I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments”.
the leaders of the familiesHeads of households stepped up first. • Family is the basic unit of covenant life; when fathers and mothers model faith, entire homes are blessed (Joshua 24:15;Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Their generosity affirmed their authority came from God and was to be exercised for God. • By leading the way, they removed excuses for everyone else.
the officers of the tribes of IsraelThese were tribal administrators charged with civil governance (Numbers 1:4;Deuteronomy 29:10). • Their participation shows that civic duty and spiritual devotion are not rivals. Governing well includes supporting worship. • They demonstrated that public office is a trust from God, best honored through humility and generosity (Proverbs 29:2).
the commanders of thousands and of hundredsMilitary leaders—men used to ordering troops—now take orders from the Lord. • Their gifts acknowledged that victory and security come from God, not merely from armies (Psalm 20:7-8). • When those accustomed to wielding power surrender resources, it legitimizes the call for everyone else (2 Samuel 23:15-17 offers a similar picture of warriors gladly sacrificing).
and the officials in charge of the king’s workThese were royal stewards overseeing agriculture, treasuries, and building projects (1 Chronicles 27:25-31;2 Chronicles 34:12). • Their inclusion reminds us that all skills—administration, craftsmanship, finance—are gifts to be laid at God’s feet (Colossians 3:23-24). • They balanced secular responsibilities with sacred priorities, proving the two can harmonize when God is first.
gave willinglyThe climactic phrase. No coercion, no tax—only joyful surrender. • Willingness is the mark of true worship (Exodus 35:5, 29;2 Corinthians 9:7). • Generosity flowed from hearts already devoted to the Lord; money followed affection (Matthew 6:21). • Their response foreshadowed the ultimate willing gift—Christ “who gave Himself for us” (Galatians 1:4).
summary1 Chronicles 29:6 shows a cascade of voluntary generosity, beginning with family heads and rippling through every stratum of leadership. Each group, whether domestic, civic, military, or administrative, models timely, wholehearted giving. Their united response confirms that when God’s people honor Him first, resources follow, worship deepens, and the community is strengthened. (6) Then the chief of the fathers.-- And the princes of the clans, &c., volunteered, showed themselves liberal ( n?dib:1Chronicles 28:21; comp. Proverbs 19:6). Chief . . . princes . . . captains . . . rulers.--All these words represent a single Hebrew term (s?rim). Princes of the clans or houses = heads of the houses elsewhere. With the rulers of the king's work.--The stewards or bailiffs of the royal domains (1Chronicles 27:25-31). The construction here is like that in1Chronicles 28:21. The particle rendered "with" (le) appears to mean much the same as'?d, "even unto," assigning an inclusive limit. Verse 6. - The response was hearty; it comprised voluntary gifts from the most of those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:1; and described in 1 Chronicles 27:16-31. For the rulers of the king's work, see 1 Chronicles 27:26; 1 Chronicles 28:1. As the more general term "work" is employed, we are not bound to confine the expression to include only those who managed "the substance and cattle" of 1 Chronicles 28:1.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Then the leadersשָׂרֵ֨י(śā·rê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, princeof the households,הָאָב֜וֹת(hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1:Fatherthe officersוְשָׂרֵ֣י ׀(wə·śā·rê)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, princeof the tribesשִׁבְטֵ֣י(šiḇ·ṭê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7626:Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribeof Israel,יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his descthe commandersוְשָׂרֵ֤י(wə·śā·rê)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, princeof thousandsהָאֲלָפִים֙(hā·’ă·lā·p̄îm)Article | Number - masculine plural
Strong's 505:A thousandand of hundreds,וְהַמֵּא֔וֹת(wə·ham·mê·’ō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967:A hundredand the officialsוּלְשָׂרֵ֖י(ū·lə·śā·rê)Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8269:Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, princein charge of the king’sהַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingworkמְלֶ֥אכֶת(mə·le·ḵeṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4399:Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, propertygave willingly.וַיִּֽתְנַדְּבוּ֩(way·yiṯ·nad·də·ḇū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5068:To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously
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OT History: 1 Chronicles 29:6 Then the princes of the fathers' houses (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
