John Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 29:5

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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The gold for things of gold, the silver for things of silver, etc.] The one for what was to be overlaid with gold, the other for what was to be overlaid with silver: and for all manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers; what remained was to be made use of in employing artificers in making vessels for the temple that were needful: and who then is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord; or fill his hand? f149 and give largely and liberally towards building an house for the service and worship, honour and glory, of God; and David, having set so good an example, could with the better grace recommend the good work to his nobles and people, and which had its desired effect, as follows.

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