King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 29:21 Mean?

“And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:”

Context

And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palace, for the which I have made provision.

And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:

And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest.

Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.

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Commentary

Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers

(21) **On the morrow after that day** (*lĕmohŏrath hayyôm hahû*); here only. (Comp. Jonah 4:7.) That is, on the day after the assembly. **A thousand bullocks** **. . .**—Heb., *Bullocks a thousand, rams a thousand, &c., *according to the later mode of speech; *and their libations* (Psalm 16:4; Exodus 29:40; Leviticus 23:13). **And sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.**—The word “sacrifices” (*zĕbāhîm*) occurred in a general sense at the beginning of the verse. Here, in connexion with burnt-offerings, it has the special meaning of “thank-offerings” (*shĕlāmîm;* Authorised Version, “peace-offerings,” Deuteronomy 12:6). See for both kinds of sacrifice, Leviticus 1:1 *sqq.;* Exodus 20:24; Exodus 24:5. **For all Israel.**—So that every one present might partake of the sacrificial meal. (Comp. Notes on 1Chronicles 16:2-3; Deuteronomy 12:7; 1Samuel 1:3-8; 1Samuel 1:13.)

Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

1 Chronicles 29:21 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.