1 Chronicles 29:9 net — The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David wa…

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"The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy."

— 1 Chronicles 29:9, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 29 — Context

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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.

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The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.

10

David Praises the Lord David praised the LORD before the entire assembly:“O LORD God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore!

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O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, LORD, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.

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You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.

1 Chronicles 29:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 29:9 say?
1 Chronicles 29:9 in the NET Bible reads: “The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 29:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 29:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 29, verse 9.
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 29:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 29:9 in?
1 Chronicles 29:9 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 29:9?
1 Chronicles 29:9 reads (NET): “The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the LORD with a willing attitude; King David was also very happy.” 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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