KJV ORIGINAL
Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king’s work, offered willingly,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the family leaders and tribal princes of Israel, along with the military commanders of thousands and hundreds, and the supervisors of the king's projects, all gave their offerings willingly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how Israel's leaders responded with generous, voluntary giving when called upon to contribute to God's work.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during King David's final preparations for building the temple, which would be completed by his son Solomon. David had just made his own generous contribution and challenged the people to give toward the temple construction. The leaders mentioned represent all levels of Israel's government and military structure.
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