1 Chronicles 22:17 asv — David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

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"David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, "

— 1 Chronicles 22:17, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

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Now, behold, in my affliction I have prepared for the house of Jehovah a hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver, and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto.

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Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all men that are skilful in every manner of work:

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of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and Jehovah be with thee.

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David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,

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Is not Jehovah your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath delivered the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before Jehovah, and before his people.

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Now set your heart and your soul to seek after Jehovah your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of Jehovah God, to bring the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of Jehovah.

1 Chronicles 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 22:17 say?
1 Chronicles 22:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 22:17 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 22:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 17.
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 22:17.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 22:17 in?
1 Chronicles 22:17 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 22:17?
1 Chronicles 22:17 reads (ASV): “David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying, ” 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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