1 Chronicles 22:16 net — in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!”

NET Bible

"in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!”"

— 1 Chronicles 22:16, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

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Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the LORD ordered Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and brave! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic!

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Now, look, I have made every effort to supply what is needed to build the LORD’s temple. I have stored up 100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and so much bronze and iron it cannot be weighed, as well as wood and stones. Feel free to add more!

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You also have available many workers, including stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and an innumerable array of workers who are skilled

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in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!”

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David ordered all the officials of Israel to support his son Solomon.

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He told them,“The LORD your God is with you! He has made you secure on every side, for he handed over to me the inhabitants of the region and the region is subdued before the LORD and his people.

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Now seek the LORD your God wholeheartedly and with your entire being! Get up and build the sanctuary of the LORD God! Then you can bring the ark of the LORD’s covenant and the holy items dedicated to God’s service into the temple that is built to honor the LORD.”

1 Chronicles 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 22:16 say?
1 Chronicles 22:16 in the NET Bible reads: “in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!””
Where is 1 Chronicles 22:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 22:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 16.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 22:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 22:16 in?
1 Chronicles 22:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 22:16?
1 Chronicles 22:16 reads (NET): “in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the LORD be with you!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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