1 Chronicles 28 · Verse 8

1 Chronicles 28:8

Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the Lord, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:8, King James Version

1 Chronicles 28:8 in other translations

BSBSo now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.
WEBNow therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the LORD’s assembly, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, that you may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever.
ASVNow therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
YLT‘And now, before the eyes of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the ears of our God, keep and seek all the commands of Jehovah your God, so that ye possess this good land, and have caused your sons to inherit after you unto the age.
DARBYAnd now in the sight of all Israel, the congregation of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, — keep and seek for all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess the good land, and leave it as an inheritance to your children after you for ever.
BBESo now, before the eyes of all Israel, the people of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, keep and be true to the orders of the Lord your God; so that you may have this good land for yourselves and give it for a heritage to your children after you for ever.
WebsterNow therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

What does 1 Chronicles 28:8 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
8. Now ... in the sight of all Israel, ... keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord, &c.--This solemn and earnest exhortation to those present, and to all Israel through their representatives, to continue faithful in observing the divine law as essential to their national prosperity and permanence, is similar to that of Moses (De 30:15-20). 1Ch 28:9-20. He Encourages Solomon to Build the Temple.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 8 In the audience of our God - "Before the Word of the Lord." - T.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:1-10

During David's last sickness, many chief priests and Levites were at Jerusalem. Finding himself able, David spoke of his purpose to build a temple for God, and of God's disallowing that purpose. He opened to them God's gracious purposes concerning Solomon. David charged them to cleave stedfastly to God and their duty. We cannot do our work as we should, unless we put on resolution, and fetch in strength from Divine…

Read the full comment on 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 →

1 Chronicles 28:8 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְ֠עַתָּהVe.'a.tahand thereforeH6258
לְעֵינֵ֨יle.'ei.Neito [the] eyes ofH5869
כָל\־khol-allH3605
יִשְׂרָאֵ֤לYis.ra.'ElIsraelH3478
קְהַל\־ke.hal-[the] assembly ofH6951
יְהוָה֙Yah.wehYahwehH3068
וּבְאָזְנֵ֣יu.ve.'a.ze.Neiand in [the] ears ofH241
אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ'e.lo.Hei.nuGod ourH430
שִׁמְר֣וּshim.RuobserveH8104
וְדִרְשׁ֔וּve.dir.Shuand seekH1875
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
מִצְוֹ֖תmitz.Vot[the] commandments ofH4687
יְהוָ֣הYah.wehYahwehH3068
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֑ם'e.lo.hei.KhemGod yourH430
לְמַ֤עַןle.Ma.'anso thatH4616
תִּֽירְשׁוּ֙ti.re.Shuyou may possessH3423
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
הָאָ֣רֶץha.'A.retzthe landH776
הַטּוֹבָ֔הha.to.Vah<the> goodH2896
וְהִנְחַלְתֶּ֛םve.hin.chal.Temand you will give [it] as inheritanceH5157
לִבְנֵיכֶ֥םliv.nei.Khemto descendants yourH1121
אַחֲרֵיכֶ֖ם'a.cha.rei.Khemafter youH310
עַד\־'ad-untilH5704
עוֹלָֽם\׃\ \פo.LamperpetuityH5769

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Chronicles 28:8

  • Deuteronomy 4:1

    Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you.

  • Proverbs 13:22

    A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

  • Isaiah 34:16

    Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

  • Deuteronomy 5:32-6:3

    Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess. Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. …

  • Proverbs 2:1-5

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; …

  • Ezra 9:12

    Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.

  • Deuteronomy 4:6

    Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

  • Psalms 119:10-11

    With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

  • Acts 10:33

    Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

  • Proverbs 3:1

    My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

  • Philippians 2:15-16

    That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

  • Hebrews 12:1-2

    Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
in the sight.
De 4:6; Mt 5:14-16; Php 2:15,16; Heb 12:1,2
in the audience.
De 4:26; 29:10,15; Ac 10:33
keep.
Ps 119:4,10,11,27,33,34,44; Pr 2:1-5; 3:1; Isa 34:16; Ac 17:11
that ye may.
De 4:1; 5:32,33; 6:1-3
leave it.
Ezr 9:12; Pr 13:22

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Context

  • 1 Chronicles 28:7

    Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:8

    Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the Lord, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:9

    And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

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1 Chronicles 28:8 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Ahora pues, delante de lo ojos de todo Israel, congregación de Jehová, y en oídos de nuestro Dios, guardad é inquirid todos los preceptos de Jehová vuestro Dios, para que poseáis la buena tierra, y la dejéis por heredad á vuestros hijos después de vosotros perpetuamente.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
– Et maintenant, devant les yeux de tout Israël, qui est la congrégation de l’ Éternel, et aux oreilles de notre Dieu: – Gardez et recherchez tous les commandements de l’ Éternel, votre Dieu, afin que vous possédiez ce bon pays, et que vous le fassiez hériter à vos fils après vous, à toujours.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und nun, vor den Augen von ganz Israel, der Versammlung Jehovas, und vor den Ohren unseres Gottes: Beobachtet und suchet alle Gebote Jehovas, eures Gottes, auf daß ihr dieses gute Land besitzet und es euren Söhnen nach euch vererbet auf ewig.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Nunc ergo coram universo cœtu Israël audiente Deo nostro, custodite, et perquirite cuncta mandata Domini Dei nostri: ut possideatis terram bonam, et relinquatis eam filiis vestris post vos usque in sempiternum.