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1 Chronicles 28:1-21

The Pattern by the Spirit

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The Pattern by the Spirit

1 Chronicles 28:1-21

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This song belongs to the 1 Chronicles collection. One recording is available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.

Bible book
1 Chronicles
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1 Chronicles
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World Music
[Verse 1] David assembles princes, captains, stewards, officers, and mighty men. God refused David because he was a man of war and blood. Among David's sons God selects Solomon for the throne. His kingdom will be established if he remains constant in obedience. [Pre-Chorus] The word was rare until the silence broke, Then truth stood upright in the words God spoke. [Chorus] The Pattern by the Spirit, the word came like a flame, Kings could resist but could not silence the name. The prophet stood where fear had drawn the line, And heaven answered in appointed time. [Verse 2] Seeking brings discovery, while forsaking brings rejection. Solomon is told to take heed, be strong. David gives the pattern for porch, houses, treasuries, chambers. Courses of priests and Levites and every service are included. [Bridge] The incense altar and chariot of the cherubim receive exact gold measures. David says the LORD made him understand the pattern in writing. Solomon is charged again not to fear because God will not fail or forsake him. Priests, Levites, skilled workers, princes, and the people stand ready to obey. [Final Chorus] The Pattern by the Spirit, the word came like a flame, Kings could resist but could not silence the name. The prophet stood where fear had drawn the line, And heaven answered in the final time. [Outro] The word went out and did not fall in vain. The prophet left the truth upon the plain.

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About the passage

1 Chronicles 28: The plan is handed over in public

The organizational lists of the preceding chapters finally become a public assembly in 1 Chronicles 28. Military captains, tribal leaders, estate officers, royal servants, and mighty men gather to hear David explain why Solomon, not David, will build the house. The succession is presented as divine choice, but never as entitlement without obligation. Solomon is charged to seek, know, and serve God with a willing heart because the Lord “searcheth all hearts.” Then David hands over something remarkably concrete: plans for rooms, courts, treasuries, vessels, weights, priestly courses, and the place of the mercy seat. Divine direction reaches down into small implements. Yet Solomon is not left alone with blueprints. Priests, Levites, skilled workers, princes, and people stand ready to help. The chapter joins inward faithfulness, public accountability, detailed planning, and shared labor in one commission.

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