KJV ORIGINAL
All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David said, 'All of this—the LORD helped me understand by writing it down through His guidance. He showed me every detail of this design.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is explaining that God personally guided him and gave him detailed written instructions for building the temple.
📚 Historical Context
David is speaking to his son Solomon and the leaders of Israel, giving detailed plans for building the temple in Jerusalem. Since David was a warrior and not permitted by God to build the temple himself, he received divine blueprints to pass on to Solomon. This moment represents the formal transition of the temple-building responsibility from father to son.
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