And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Those who had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the Lord's house, through Jehiel the Gershonite.
This verse shows people generously donating their valuable gemstones to help build God's temple through the appointed treasurer.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which recounts the history of Israel and the establishment of the Davidic kingdom, King David was preparing for the construction of the temple in Jerusalem by gathering resources from the people. The verse describes how individuals who possessed precious stones donated them to the temple treasury as an act of voluntary giving during this time of national dedication. Jehiel the Gershonite, a Levite from the Gershon family, was appointed to oversee these contributions, ensuring they were handled properly for sacred use.
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