歷代志上 29章 1 Chronicles 29

各位平安！今天我們要來分享《歷代志上》第29章，也可以說是大衛人生的總結篇。他在這一章裡留下了一段非常感人、也非常有力的屬靈傳承。我們就來看看，大衛在他人生最後的階段，到底說了哪些重要的話？而我們今天又能從中學到什麼功課？

一開始，大衛就開宗明義地說：「我兒子所羅門，是神所特選的。」這延續了上一章的主題——不是人選的，不是王位繼承的安排，而是神的主權揀選。神揀選了猶大、揀選了大衛，也揀選了所羅門。

接著大衛提到他為建造神的殿所做的準備。他說，他已經盡力為神的殿預備了一切：金、銀、銅、鐵、木頭，還有各種寶石、彩石、昂貴的材料等等。他甚至進一步說，他將自己個人積蓄的金銀也奉獻出來，要用來建造神的殿。

這個舉動非常觸動人。他不是光靠國家資源，也不是只用「王」的身分捐獻，而是用一個敬拜者的心態，把自己所有的獻給神。

而他做完這一切，還問了一句非常震撼的話：

「今日有誰樂意將自己獻給耶和華呢？」

這是一個挑戰，也是一個呼召。他不是強迫任何人，而是用榜樣激勵所有百姓。

結果怎麼樣呢？整個以色列的領袖、官長、軍隊長、族長、百夫長、千夫長，全部都站出來。他們樂意獻上五千他連得的金子、一萬他連得的銀子、一萬八千的銅、十萬的鐵，甚至連寶石都有人拿出來獻給神。

最重要的是——他們是誠心樂意地獻上。

這不是一場政治秀，也不是為了爭取王的喜愛。他們是真心為神歡喜奉獻。而這種樂意的心，感染了全體百姓，整個會眾都滿心歡喜，大衛自己也非常喜樂。

這一段讓我們看到，一個真正的屬靈領袖，不只是自己擺上，更能激發整個群體共同回應神。不是命令別人捐，而是先自己捐到最極限，然後再問：「你願意嗎？」

這就是大衛，他一生最大的成就，不只是打了多少勝仗、留下多少財寶，而是他用生命去敬拜神、帶動整個以色列全心全意地敬拜神。

接著，大衛為這一切獻上一段極其動人的禱告。他說：

「尊大、能力、榮耀、強盛、威嚴，都是你的；天上地下的萬有也是你的；國度是你的，你為至高，為萬有之首。」

你聽得出來，大衛心裡的那種敬畏，他不是把一場大型捐贈當成政績在報告，他是在敬拜。他完全知道，這一切不是出於他自己，而是出於神。

他甚至說：「我算什麼？我的民算什麼？竟然能這樣樂意地奉獻？」

然後他說了一句我覺得超有分量的話：「萬物都是從你而來，我們把從你得的獻給你。」

他知道，這些金銀、寶石、建材，甚至百姓的心志和他的領導力，全都是神所賜的。他們只是把神原本就給的東西，再一次獻還給神。

大衛還補充說：「我們在你面前是客旅，是寄居的，像我們列祖一樣，我們在世的日子如影兒，不能長存。」

你看，大衛在他人生的最後，講得這麼清楚——我們在世上，不過是短暫的旅人，我們不是擁有者，也不是主人。真正的主人是上帝。我們不過是被神所託付的管家，在這段有限的時間裡，好好管理祂所交在我們手中的一切。

所以奉獻不是我們的功勞，也不是值得誇口的事。你奉獻再多，也不能驕傲，因為這一切，本來就是從神來的。

這跟很多宗教強調「功德累積」、「善行換報」的觀念是完全不同的。不是說你捐多一點錢，你就能換得神更大的祝福，或是來世更高的地位。這樣的想法其實很人本、很功利，甚至說穿了，是在交易。

而大衛不是這樣看的。他非常清楚，我們只是神的僕人，祂是主，我們只是在祂的國度裡盡上本分。奉獻不是為了換取什麼，而是出於敬畏和感恩，把屬於神的東西，再交回給祂。我們本已經蒙恩, 不需要再跟上帝要求更多恩典, 我們奉獻也不是表現自己, 而是對恩典做出回應而已. 

大衛的這番話、這樣的態度，感動了所有百姓。他的官長們、領袖們，看到大衛國王這樣親身擺上，也都樂意奉獻。他們不是因為壓力，而是因為被感染。

整個國家在這個時刻同心合意地把自己獻給神，這畫面真的非常感人。

《歷代志上》的最後一章，為大衛一生畫下了一個非常美好的句點。

聖經記載說：「耶西的兒子大衛作以色列王，共四十年。他在希伯崙作王七年，在耶路撒冷作王三十三年。」（29:27）

接著第28節說：

「他年紀老邁，日子滿足，享受豐富尊榮，就死了。」

這句話其實是一個很大的祝福。

在中國傳統裡，有個說法叫「終考命」，「善終」的概念，意思是人生最後有個平安喜樂的結局。對大衛來說，雖然他一生經歷過許多風浪，從年輕時被掃羅追殺，到中年犯罪跌倒，再到晚年家庭的風暴和政變，他的人生並不平順，但神仍然給他一個美好的結局。

他走完人生的道路時，是滿足的。不只是活得久，而是活得有意義、有完成感。他享受了神所賜的豐富與尊榮，並且最重要的，是他有一位繼承人——所羅門，能夠接續王位，成為明智的下一代君王。

所以，大衛的一生，雖然顛簸起伏，但最終是被恩典收尾的，是神親自為他蓋章的一生。

大衛的事績還記錄於《撒母耳記》、《列王紀》中。大衛不是完美的道德楷模，但他是「合神心意的人」。這樣的人生，不是因為他從未失敗，而是因為他總是回到神面前。

這就是大衛的一生，也是《歷代志上》的總結。

從無名的牧羊童，到合神心意的君王，從神的揀選、人的跌倒，到信心的恢復與傳承的完成，這一章不只是結局，更是見證：神的信實與恩典，永不斷絕。

歷代志上的分享到這邊告一段落了，感謝大家的聆聽，願上帝祝福各位!

Peace to you all! Today we’re diving into 1 Chronicles chapter 29, which also serves as the conclusion to David’s life. 

In this chapter, David leaves behind one of the most touching and powerful spiritual legacies recorded in Scripture. Let’s take a look—what did David say in the final stage of his life? And what lessons can we draw from it today?

Right at the start, David makes it clear:

“My son Solomon is the one whom God has chosen.”

This echoes what he said in the previous chapter—it wasn’t man who appointed Solomon, nor was it simply a matter of royal succession. This was God’s sovereign choice. God chose Judah, chose David, and now, chose Solomon.

Then David talks about the preparations he had made for building God’s temple. He says he had done everything he could: gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, all kinds of precious and colored stones—everything of value. And he didn’t stop there. He says he even gave from his personal treasure—his own private reserves of gold and silver—for the construction of the temple.

That’s powerful. He didn’t just give out of state funds or as a king fulfilling a duty. He gave as a worshiper, offering everything he had to God.

And after all this, he asks a stunning question:

“Now, who is willing to consecrate themselves to the Lord today?”

It wasn’t a command—it was an invitation. A challenge. A call. He inspired the people not by force, but by example.

And what happened? The leaders of Israel, the commanders, officers, tribal heads, captains of hundreds and thousands—they all came forward. Together, they willingly gave 5,000 talents of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. Even precious stones were handed over for the work.

But the most important part?

They gave willingly and joyfully.

This wasn’t a political stunt or a way to impress the king. It was real, heartfelt giving. And that kind of joyful generosity spread to the whole nation—everyone rejoiced. David himself was overwhelmed with joy.

What we see here is the mark of a true spiritual leader—not just someone who gives personally, but someone who inspires an entire community to respond to God. He didn’t start by commanding, he started by giving everything—and then simply asked, "Who else is willing?"

That’s David. His greatest legacy wasn’t how many battles he won or how much wealth he accumulated. It was how he worshiped God with his life, and how he led the nation to do the same.

Then David offered one of the most moving prayers in Scripture. He said:

“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”

You can hear the reverence in his words. He’s not announcing donations like political achievements. He’s worshiping. He knows everything he has, everything the people gave, all came from God.

He even says:

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.”

That line carries incredible weight. He recognizes that even the people’s generosity isn’t theirs—it’s God's provision entrusted to them.

David continues:

“We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.”

At the end of his life, David says clearly: we are just passing through. We’re not the true owners, we’re not the masters. God is the true owner. We are stewards—caretakers of what God has entrusted to us for a short time.

That’s why giving is not something to be proud of. Even if you give a lot, there’s no room for boasting. Because everything we offer—was God’s to begin with.

This sharply contrasts with many religious ideas that teach “the more you give, the more merit you earn,” or “do good and you’ll earn a better afterlife.” That’s a transactional, human-centered idea. It’s ultimately self-serving.

David doesn’t think that way. He knows we are servants, and God is the Master. We give not to earn anything—but to respond with gratitude and awe. We don’t give to get more grace—we give because we have already received grace. Giving is not a performance—it’s a response.

David’s words and attitude deeply moved the people. His leaders and officials, seeing the king lead by example, also gave willingly. Not out of obligation, but out of inspiration.

At that moment, the entire nation was united in heart—offering themselves to God. It’s a truly beautiful scene.

The final chapter of 1 Chronicles draws a beautiful close to David’s life. The Bible says:

“David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. He ruled forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.” (1 Chr. 29:27)

Then in verse 28, we read:

“He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor.”

That’s a remarkable blessing.

In traditional Chinese culture, there’s a concept called “a good ending” (善終)—meaning to finish life in peace, with fullness and joy. David experienced exactly that.

Though his life was full of storms—fleeing from Saul, moral failure, family betrayal, rebellion—his story didn’t end in tragedy. God gave him a grace-filled ending.

He died not only with years, but with purpose fulfilled. He enjoyed the riches and honor God had given him, and perhaps most importantly, he had a successor—Solomon, ready to carry on the mission.

So even though David’s life was marked by struggle, it ended in grace. A life that began with a shepherd boy, ended with a crown, a legacy, and a nation drawn to worship. It was God Himself who put the period at the end of David’s story.

His story is also recorded in Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. David wasn’t a moral perfectionist. But he was, as Scripture says, “a man after God’s own heart.”

That kind of life is not defined by being flawless, but by continually turning back to God.

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This is the life of David. And this is the conclusion of 1 Chronicles. From unknown shepherd to God’s chosen king… from God’s calling, to personal failure, to restoration, and finally, to the passing on of his legacy—this final chapter is not just an ending. It’s a testimony of God’s unfailing grace and faithfulness.

This brings us to the end of our journey through 1 Chronicles. Thank you for listening, and may God richly bless you.