Take heed now; for the Lord hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsTake heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”
See, now, for Jehovah hath fixed on thee to build a house for a sanctuary; be strong, and do.'
Consider now, that Jehovah has chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do [it].
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC