1 Chronicles 29:5 net — for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?”

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"for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?”"

— 1 Chronicles 29:5, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 29 — Context

2

So I have made every effort to provide what is needed for the temple of my God, including the gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, as well as a large amount of onyx, settings of antimony and other stones, all kinds of precious stones, and alabaster.

3

Now, to show my commitment to the temple of my God, I donate my personal treasure of gold and silver to the temple of my God, in addition to all that I have already supplied for this holy temple.

4

This includes 3,000 talents of gold from Ophir and 7,000 talents of refined silver for overlaying the walls of the buildings,

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for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?”

6

The leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king’s work contributed willingly.

7

They donated for the service of God’s temple 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron.

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All who possessed precious stones donated them to the treasury of the LORD’s temple, which was under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite.

1 Chronicles 29:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 29:5 say?
1 Chronicles 29:5 in the NET Bible reads: “for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?””
Where is 1 Chronicles 29:5 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 29:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 5.
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 29:5.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 29:5 in?
1 Chronicles 29:5 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 29:5?
1 Chronicles 29:5 reads (NET): “for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the LORD today?”” 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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