1 Tawarikh 17:7

17:7 “So now, say this to my servant David: ‘This is what the Lord who commands armies ¹  says: “I took you from the pasture and from your work as a shepherd ²  to make you a leader of my people Israel.

1 Tawarikh 29:14

29:14 “But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? ³  Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. ⁴ 

1 Tawarikh 29:17

29:17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts ⁵  and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives ⁶  I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

[17:7]  ¹ tn Traditionally, “Lord of hosts.”

[17:7]  ² tn Heb “and from after sheep.”

[29:14]  ³ tn Heb “that we should retain strength to contribute like this.”

[29:14]  ⁴ tn Heb “and from you we have given to you.”

[29:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “a heart.”

[29:17]  ⁶ tn Heb “with integrity of heart.”