1 Chronicles 28:16 kjva — And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:"

— 1 Chronicles 28:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 28 — Context

13

Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the Lord.

14

He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all instruments of every kind of service:

15

Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

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And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

17

Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

18

And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

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All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

1 Chronicles 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 28:16 say?
1 Chronicles 28:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 28:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 28:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 28, 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 28:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 28:16 in?
1 Chronicles 28:16 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 28:16?
1 Chronicles 28:16 reads (KJVA): “And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:” 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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