歷代志上 28章 1 Chronicles 28

各位平安！今天這一講我們要來分享《歷代志上》第28章的故事。

我們來看看《歷代志上》第28章一開始，大衛講的幾句非常關鍵的話。

這時候的大衛，已經走到人生的尾聲了。他把全國的首領、百姓都召集到耶路撒冷，為的就是要正式傳位。他知道自己的時間不多了，地上的事工即將完成。

他對百姓說：「我的弟兄、我的百姓啊，我本想為耶和華的約櫃和我們神的腳凳建造殿宇，但耶和華不允許我建。」（28:2-3）

接著，在第4節他講到了一個非常關鍵的重點：

「然而，耶和華─以色列的神揀選我在我父的全家作以色列的王，直到永遠。」

這句話，背後的含義非常深。他說自己是神從他父家中揀選的，而我們都知道，大衛在家中是老么，是最不被看好的那一位。當撒母耳來要膏立王的時候，他連被邀請進來見面都沒有，還在放羊。

他回顧神的揀選，講得非常有層次——神先揀選了猶大作首領，再從猶大支派中揀選了他父的家，再從他父家中揀選了他。最後，在他的眾子當中，神又揀選了所羅門來承接王位。

這裡有個細節很重要：大衛特別強調「耶和華揀選」這件事，而且他強調了兩次。

為什麼他這麼刻意強調這個「揀選」？因為很可能，所羅門的出身在當時是有爭議的。

我們都知道，所羅門並不是王后所生，他的母親是拔示巴。而拔示巴與大衛的關係，一開始是從通姦開始的，還導致了拔示巴的丈夫烏利亞被害。雖然後來她成了合法的妻子，但這段歷史在民間和朝廷裡，恐怕一直都有閒言閒語。

所以今天當大衛要傳位給所羅門的時候，他很清楚：這不是「大兒子繼位」、也不是「誰背景好誰上」，而是神的揀選。

他特別提到猶大，這也耐人尋味。因為猶大在雅各的眾子中也是排行老四，不是長子，甚至當年與兒媳他瑪的那段故事也有點尷尬——結果偏偏是那段不太光彩的經歷中，延續了彌賽亞的家譜。

所以，大衛在這裡其實是在講一件很深的真理：神的揀選，不是根據我們的道德完美或出身背景，而是出於祂自己的旨意與恩典。

他好像在說：「你們別看我、別看所羅門、別看猶大，我們沒有一個人是完美的。這一切都是神主權的揀選，不是我們配得，而是祂憐憫。」

這對我們今天的基督徒來說也非常重要。我們能夠服事神、被神使用，不是因為我們有什麼特別的才能，或是道德高到一個點讓神非選你不可。不是的，是因為祂的恩典與揀選。

當我們記住這一點的時候，我們就不會驕傲，也不會自卑，而是帶著感恩與敬畏來服事。因為這一切，單單是恩典，單單是神的選擇，不是我們的功勞。

在前幾章，我們已經看到大衛做了非常詳細的準備——他清點了所有的建殿材料，安排了施工流程，分配了各種職位。你以為他已經準備得夠周全了對吧？結果在這一章，他又再講一次，而且講得更細、更深、更全面。

到底有多詳細呢？他把聖殿的門廊、側屋、庫房、樓房、至聖所的構造全部指示出來。還有外院、內院、庫房的擺設、祭司和利未人的班次、所有器皿的樣式，甚至連金器和銀器應該用多少重量都規劃得一清二楚。

金燈台要多重、燈台上的燈罩要幾個、金碗銀碟要怎麼配比，大衛全部寫進了設計圖裡。他不只是想「蓋一個聖殿」，他是從建築設計、材料清單，到施工分工、器皿重量，全都一手策畫，順著聖靈的感動設計一切預備一切。

你可以看得出來，大衛絕對不是一時興起，也不是只有一股熱情。他是一個有異象、也有執行力的領袖。他不只是想得多、說得多，他是會做到底的那種人。

這一段讓我們看到大衛對聖殿的熱情，不只是出於情感，而是出於對神的敬畏與忠心。他的預備是認真的、是專業的、是讓人敬佩的。

我們還注意到，大衛在這裡對所羅門有一段非常重要的勸誡。這段話記載在第28章第9節：

「我兒所羅門哪，你當認識耶和華你父的神，誠心樂意地事奉他；因為他鑒察眾人的心，知道一切心思意念。你若尋求他，他必使你尋見；你若離棄他，他必永遠丟棄你。」

這一段話講得非常深刻，也非常動人。大衛在這裡不是講政治策略，不是講管理技巧，而是講一個屬靈領袖最核心的事：要認識神、要誠心事奉神。

我特別去看了一下《放大版聖經》對這段話的詮釋，它說得更細，這個「認識」不是頭腦上的知道而已，而是一種關係性的、親密的認識。是要與祂同行、要透徹地了解祂、還要感謝祂、珍惜祂。

也就是說，這不是「你知道上帝是誰」而已，而是「你願不願意用你整個生命去認識祂，並且讓祂參與在你的每一天中」。這樣的認識，才是真認識。

這段話對我們基督徒來說，其實非常要緊。很多時候，我們可能以為自己已經「懂了」——我們上過課，讀過神學、參加查經、甚至可以講一口流利的神學術語。但認識神，從來不只是「知道」，而是會讓我們的生命被改變。

一個真正認識神的人，會被神的話語、不斷地改變、更新。我們的思想、價值觀、行為模式，會被上帝逐步轉化。信主以後，幾年過去，你會越來越不一樣，你會知道自己正在被神塑造。

反過來說，如果一個人信主二十年，但別人看到你，還說你「跟二十年前一模一樣」，那這其實是一個很大的警訊。因為信仰從來不是裝飾品，而是一種持續的轉化（transformation）過程。

所以，大衛對所羅門的這句話，不只是給一個年輕王的提醒，更是對我們每一個信徒的呼喚。

而且，大衛在這裡所說的「尋求神」，並不是那種「有空的時候找一找」的態度。他說的不是一個隨意的行動，而是一種持續不斷地尋求、渴慕、詢問神的過程。

他要所羅門明白，這位上帝不是我們生活中某一個選項，而是生命的首要、不可或缺的存在。我們要把祂當成生命中最重要的核心，像空氣、水和陽光那樣——是每天都需要、不能缺少的。

而當我們這樣認真、主動地去尋求祂，神也不會沉默。祂樂意回應，樂意與我們互動，這是一種雙向的關係。這點真的非常重要。因為很多人以為信仰就是「我們去找神」，但其實真正的關係，是「我們主動尋求，神也主動回應」，是一種活潑的同行。

所以當我們讀到這裡，看見大衛這麼深情地對所羅門說：「你要尋求祂，你若尋求祂，祂就必使你尋見」，我們能感受到這不是一段教條式的命令，而是一位父親、從生命經歷中總結出來的真誠勸告。

他沒有說：「你要記得怎麼治理國家」、「你要懂得打仗策略」，而是說：「你要把上帝放在第一位，放在你人生的中心。」

這是大衛給所羅門最真誠、最從心底發出的一段叮嚀，也是他一生屬靈經歷的總結。

第二十八章的故事給我們看見上帝揀選的主權，不是出於能力或出身，單單是因為上帝的揀選和祂的計畫。而我們所該做的回應是把上帝放於首位，尋求他的旨意和計畫。

感謝各位的聆聽。下一講，我們分享歷代志上最後一章，大衛人生的總結。願上帝祝福各位! 

Peace to you all! In this session, we’ll be diving into the story of 1 Chronicles chapter 28.

Let’s start with some key words from David right at the beginning of the chapter.

By this point, David had reached the end of his life. He gathered all the leaders and people of Israel in Jerusalem for one important purpose—to officially pass on the kingship. He knew his time was short, and his earthly calling was coming to an end.

He said to the people:

"My brothers and my people, I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord... but God did not allow me to build it." (1 Chron. 28:2–3, paraphrased)

Then in verse 4, David made a very profound statement:

“Yet the Lord, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever.”

That sentence carries deep meaning. David reminded everyone that he was chosen by God—even though, as we know, he was the youngest in his family, the least likely candidate. When the prophet Samuel came to anoint a king, David wasn’t even invited inside—he was out tending the sheep.

David went on to explain the layers of God’s choosing: God first chose the tribe of Judah to lead; from Judah, He chose David’s family line; and from David’s many sons, He chose Solomon to sit on the throne.

There’s something important here—David emphasized the phrase “the Lord chose” not once, but twice.

Why? Because Solomon’s background was controversial at the time.

We know Solomon was not born of the queen. His mother was Bathsheba. And we remember how their relationship started—with adultery. David not only committed adultery with Bathsheba, but arranged for her husband Uriah to be killed. Even though David later made Bathsheba his wife and Solomon was born from that marriage, you can imagine the gossip and whispers among the people and in the court.

So when David publicly declared Solomon as his successor, he made it clear: this wasn’t about birth order or reputation. This was God’s choice.

He also mentioned Judah—another interesting detail. Judah wasn’t the firstborn of Jacob’s sons. He was the fourth. And the lineage of the Messiah passed through him via a rather scandalous incident with his daughter-in-law Tamar. Even then, God chose to work through brokenness.

David was making a profound theological point: God’s choice is not based on human merit, status, or moral perfection—it is purely based on His will and grace.

He was essentially saying: “Don’t look at me. Don’t look at Solomon. Don’t look at Judah. None of us are perfect. This is all God’s sovereign choice, not something we earned.”

And that message is just as important for us today. As believers, we are called, chosen, and used by God—not because we are particularly impressive, holy, or wise—but because of His grace alone.

When we truly understand that, it removes pride and self-righteousness. We serve not because we’re worthy, but because we’ve received unmerited favor. That leads us to serve with humility, gratitude, and reverence.

Now, back to the chapter—David had already done extensive preparation in the chapters before. He had gathered building materials, laid out construction plans, assigned duties and roles. You’d think he’d done enough, right? But here, in chapter 28, he goes even further—more detailed, more structured, more thorough.

How detailed, you ask? He specified the dimensions of the temple porches, storerooms, upper rooms, inner sanctuary, and even the exact layout of the temple’s treasuries. He mapped out the duties of the priests and Levites, the design of every utensil, and even the weights of the gold and silver items.

How heavy the golden lampstands should be. How many lamp cups per stand. What the proportions of gold and silver dishes should be—David wrote everything down. He wasn’t just dreaming of a temple. He had blueprints, budgets, delegation charts… all inspired by the Holy Spirit.

You can clearly see—David wasn’t acting on impulse or emotion. He had vision, yes—but also execution. He wasn’t just passionate, he was precise. Not just a dreamer, but a doer.

His passion for building the temple wasn’t merely emotional—it was born out of deep reverence for God. His preparation was serious, professional, and worthy of admiration.

And then comes one of the most important parts of the chapter—David’s personal charge to Solomon, found in verse 9:

“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve Him with wholehearted devotion and a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.”

This is such a powerful, heartfelt message. David wasn’t talking about political tactics or leadership strategies. He was talking about what really matters most for a spiritual leader: know God and serve Him wholeheartedly.

I also looked at how the Amplified Bible expands on this verse, and it offers even more insight. The word “acknowledge” here isn’t just head knowledge. It’s about a personal, relational knowing—to walk with God, to understand Him deeply, to be grateful and cherish that relationship.

It’s not just “knowing about God.” It’s “living with God” every day. Letting Him be part of your routine, your decisions, your identity. That’s what real relationship with God looks like.

This is so crucial for us today. Sometimes we think we already “know” God because we’ve taken Bible classes, read theology books, or can quote verses. But true knowledge of God always leads to transformation.

If we really know God, His Word will begin to change us—our thoughts, our behaviors, our values. As the years go by, people should be able to see that we’re not the same as before.

If someone’s been a Christian for 20 years, but people still say, “You haven’t changed a bit,” that’s not a compliment. That’s a red flag. Because true faith is never stagnant. It’s a lifelong process of transformation.

So when David tells Solomon, “Seek God, and He will be found by you,” it’s not a cold command—it’s the heartfelt counsel of a father who has lived it out.

He’s not saying, “Learn how to govern.” He’s saying, “Put God first. Make Him the center of your life.”

That’s the most authentic, deepest piece of advice David could give.

Chapter 28 gives us a beautiful picture of God’s sovereign choice—rooted not in merit or background, but in His grace and purpose. And it calls us to respond by putting God first, seeking His will, and walking closely with Him.

Thank you for listening. In the next episode, we’ll explore the final chapter of 1 Chronicles—the conclusion of David’s life and legacy. May God bless you all!