And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:
He gave gold by weight for the tables that would hold the sacred bread, for each table; and he also gave silver by weight for the silver tables.
David is carefully providing the exact amounts of precious metals needed to make the sacred furniture for God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, King David is at the end of his reign and is passing on detailed instructions and resources to his son Solomon for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. This verse specifically describes David's allocation of gold and silver by weight for the tables used in the temple, including the tables of shewbread, which were part of the sacred furnishings symbolizing God's presence and the people's offerings. These preparations highlight the meticulous care taken in ancient Israelite worship to honor God with the best materials available.
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