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.

1 CHRONICLES 29:8KJV
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1 Chronicles 29:8 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 29:8 mean?

1 Chronicles 29:8 describes how those who possessed precious stones contributed them to the treasury of the LORD’s house, with Jehiel the Gershonite overseeing the collection. This verse shows people willingly giving valuable items for the temple’s use.

In this setting, King David is gathering resources from the leaders and people of Israel to prepare for building the temple in Jerusalem. The verse highlights the specific contribution of precious stones, entrusted to Jehiel, a member of the Gershonite Levites, who was responsible for managing these offerings.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 29:8

  • "stones" (אֶבֶן, ʾeven): This word refers to precious stones or gems, emphasizing the value and rarity of what was given, not just ordinary rocks.
  • "treasure" (אוֹצָר, ʾotsar): This term means a storehouse or treasury, pointing to an organized place where offerings for the temple were carefully kept and managed.
  • "hand" (יָד, yad): In Hebrew, giving something "by the hand of" someone often means through their supervision or care, showing Jehiel’s trusted role in handling the offerings.

Why 1 Chronicles 29:8 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the gifts for the temple were not only gold and silver but also included precious stones, showing the variety and richness of the offerings.
  • Naming Jehiel the Gershonite connects the act of giving to a specific, trustworthy Levite family, highlighting the careful management and accountability in temple preparations.
  • The verse fits into the larger context of 1 Chronicles 29, where the generosity and unity of Israel’s leaders and people are emphasized as they support the building of the temple.

Where else these words appear

“Gershonite” Hebrew H1649 · used in 12 verses

  • Numbers 3:21 Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites.
  • Numbers 4:24 This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:
  • Joshua 21:33 All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their suburbs.

“Jehiel” Hebrew H3171 · used in 14 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 15:18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.
  • 1 Chronicles 27:32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:
  • 2 Chronicles 35:8 And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen.

“treasure” Hebrew H214 · used in 70 verses

  • Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
  • 2 Chronicles 5:1 Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.
  • Isaiah 2:7 Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots: