28:19 David said, 1 “All of this I put in writing as the Lord directed me and gave me insight regarding the details of the blueprints.” 2
28:20 David said to his son Solomon: “Be strong and brave! Do it! Don’t be afraid and don’t panic! 3 For the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the Lord’s temple is finished. 28:21 Here are the divisions of the priests and Levites who will perform all the service of God’s temple. All the willing and skilled men are ready to assist you in all the work and perform their service. 4 The officials and all the people are ready to follow your instructions.” 5
1 tn The words “David said” are supplied in the translation for clarification and for stylistic reasons.
2 tn Heb “the whole in writing from the hand of the
3 tn Or perhaps, “don’t be discouraged.”
4 tn Heb “and with you in all work, for every willing [one] in skill for all service.”
5 tn Heb “and the officials and all the people to all your words.”