1 Chronicles 22:3 kjva — And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abund…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;"

— 1 Chronicles 22:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 22 — Context

1

Then David said, This is the house of the Lord God, and this is the altar of the burnt offering for Israel.

2

And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God.

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And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;

4

Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.

5

And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the Lord must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.

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Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the Lord God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 22:3 say?
1 Chronicles 22:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;”
Where is 1 Chronicles 22:3 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 22:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 3.
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 22:3.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 22:3 in?
1 Chronicles 22:3 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 22:3?
1 Chronicles 22:3 reads (KJVA): “And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight;” 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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