Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
Then the people were filled with joy because they had given willingly, since they offered their gifts to the LORD with wholehearted devotion. King David also rejoiced with great happiness.
The writer is describing how both the people and King David experienced great joy because everyone gave their offerings to God with sincere, willing hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of David's reign when he was gathering materials and resources to build the temple that his son Solomon would construct. David had just made his own generous contribution and challenged the leaders and people to give willingly for this sacred project. The response was overwhelming generosity from hearts fully devoted to God's work.
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