Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.
We may here observe, I. How handsomely David spoke to the great men of Israel, to engage them to contribute towards the building of the temple. It is our duty to provoke one another to love and to good works, not only to do good ourselves, but to draw in others to do good too as much as we can.
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 29:1-9
Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel,.... The princes of the twelve tribes: and the captains of thousands, and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king's work; who were now assembled, Ch1 28:1. offered willingly; and cheerfully; needed no more arguments to press them to it, but at once readily communicated.
Then the chief of the fathers--or heads of the fathers (Ch1 24:31; Ch1 27:1). princes of the tribes-- (Ch1 27:16-22). rulers of the king's work--those who had charge of the royal demesnes and other possessions (Ch1 27:25-31). offered willingly--Influenced by the persuasive address and example of the king, they acted according to their several abilities, and their united contributions amounted to the gross sum--of gold...