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Berean Standard Bible

“And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.”

1 Chronicles 29:9

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Study note

David has called the people to give for the building of the temple, and the leaders respond. The writer records the people's reaction to the generosity.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh; and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

King James Version (KJV)

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then the people were glad because their offerings were freely given, for with a true heart they freely gave what they had to the Lord; and David the king was full of joy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y holgóse el pueblo de haber contribuído de su voluntad; porque con entero corazón ofrecieron á Jehová voluntariamente.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Todos estaban conmovidos y felices por esta oportunidad de servir, y al rey David lo invadió una grande alegría.

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