1 Chronicles 28:1 · KJV
"And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem."
King James Version
What does 1 Chronicles 28:1 mean? →Passage Context
1And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.
2Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:
3But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you contribute to the unity of your community?
2
What does it mean for you to gather with others for a common purpose?
3
When have you felt the power of collective effort in your life?
Life Application
community
Look for opportunities to gather with others to work towards a common goal or project.
leadership
Consider how you can take initiative in your community to foster collaboration.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of Israel, chosen by David as the capital. It played a crucial role in Israel's history and religious practices.
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