But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
But who am I, and what are my people, that we should be able to give so freely like this? Everything comes from you, and we have only given back to you what was already yours.
King David is humbly recognizing that he and his people can only give generously to God because everything they have originally came from God in the first place.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, King David is at the end of his reign, organizing generous offerings from himself and the people for the construction of the temple that his son Solomon will build. David humbly reflects on their ability to give, emphasizing that all wealth and resources ultimately belong to God and come from Him. This highlights the ancient Israelite understanding of stewardship and dependence on God's provision.
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