1 Chronicles 28:10 asv — Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

American Standard Version

"Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. "

— 1 Chronicles 28:10, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 28 — Context

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And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day.

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Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.

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And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

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Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

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Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porchof the temple, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper rooms thereof, and of the inner chambers thereof, and of the place of the mercy-seat;

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and the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasuries of the house of God, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;

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also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all the vessels of service in the house of Jehovah;

1 Chronicles 28:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 28:10 say?
1 Chronicles 28:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 28:10 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 28:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 28, verse 10.
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 28:10.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 28:10 in?
1 Chronicles 28:10 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 28:10?
1 Chronicles 28:10 reads (ASV): “Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it. ” 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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