1 Chronicles 28:19 kjv — All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

King James Version

"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 28:19, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 28 — Context

16

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.

19

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

20

And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

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And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.

1 Chronicles 28:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 28:19 say?
1 Chronicles 28:19 in the King James Version reads: “All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 28:19 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 28:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 28, verse 19.
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 28:19.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 28:19 in?
1 Chronicles 28:19 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 28:19?
1 Chronicles 28:19 reads (KJV): “All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.” 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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