1 Chronicles 22: Getting Ready to Build

David said Ornan's threshing floor would be the house of Yahweh. He gathered stone, iron, bronze, cedar, gold, and silver. He told Solomon that God had chosen him, a man of peace, to build the temple, and he told the leaders to help Solomon and to seek Yahweh with all their heart.

Go to worksheets ↓

Bible:

Read 1 Chronicles 22

World English Bible · 19 verses

¹ Then David said, “This is the house of Yahweh God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² David gave orders to gather together the foreigners who were in the land of Israel; and he set masons to cut dressed stones to build God’s house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates and for the couplings, and bronze in abundance without weight,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ and cedar trees without number, for the Sidonians and the people of Tyre brought cedar trees in abundance to David.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Then he called for Solomon his son, and commanded him to build a house for Yahweh, the God of Israel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ David said to Solomon his son, “As for me, it was in my heart to build a house to the name of Yahweh my God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ But Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, ‘You have shed blood abundantly and have made great wars. You shall not build a house to my name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of peace. I will give him rest from all his enemies all around; for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ He shall build a house for my name; and he will be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Now, my son, may Yahweh be with you and prosper you, and build the house of Yahweh your God, as he has spoken concerning you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² May Yahweh give you discretion and understanding, and put you in charge of Israel, so that you may keep the law of Yahweh your God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Then you will prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Yahweh gave Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid and don’t be dismayed.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Now, behold, in my affliction I have prepared for Yahweh’s house one hundred thousand talents of gold, one million talents of silver, and bronze and iron without weight; for it is in abundance. I have also prepared timber and stone; and you may add to them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ There are also workmen with you in abundance—cutters and workers of stone and timber, and all kinds of men who are skillful in every kind of work;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ of the gold, the silver, the bronze, and the iron, there is no number. Arise and be doing, and may Yahweh be with you.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ “Isn’t Yahweh your God with you? Hasn’t he given you rest on every side? For he has delivered the inhabitants of the land into my hand; and the land is subdued before Yahweh and before his people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Now set your heart and your soul to follow Yahweh your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, to bring the ark of Yahweh’s covenant and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for Yahweh’s name.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org

Worksheets

1Pick a grade below
2Look over the worksheet
3Tap Print worksheet. Print the answer key separately.

Pick a grade:

Answer key (print separately)More print options ↓

Open Preschool on its own page

1 Chronicles 22 · Preschool

Get Ready

Name Date

Color the stones and wood. David got ready to build God's house.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Now, my son, may Yahweh be with you and prosper you, and build the house of Yahweh your God, as he has spoken concerning you.”

1 Chronicles 22:11 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: David helped his son get ready to build God's house. God is with us when we work for Him.

Open Grade 4 on its own page

1 Chronicles 22 · Grade 4

Preparing Abundantly

Name Date

Read and Think

After God answered by fire, David declared that this was the house of Yahweh God and the altar of burnt offering for Israel. He gathered the foreigners in the land to cut stones. He prepared iron for nails, bronze without weight, and more cedar than could be counted.

David reasoned that Solomon was young and tender, and the house must be exceedingly magnificent. So he prepared abundantly before his death. He told Solomon that he had wanted to build, but God said he had shed much blood. God had promised a son who would be a man of peace, named Solomon.

David charged Solomon to keep the law of Yahweh. Then he would prosper, if he took heed to do what Moses was commanded. He told him to be strong and courageous, and not to be afraid. He commanded the princes to help Solomon, to set their heart and soul to seek Yahweh, and to arise and build.

Show What You Know

What did David declare about this place?
Why did David prepare abundantly?
Why could David not build the house?
What would make Solomon prosper?
What did David tell the princes to set their heart and soul to do?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

preparedYahwehSolomonbuildhouse

After God answered by fire, David declared that this was the house of God and the altar of burnt offering for Israel.
He iron for nails, bronze without weight, and more cedar than could be counted.
David reasoned that Solomon was young and tender, and the must be exceedingly magnificent.
He told Solomon that he had wanted to , but God said he had shed much blood.
God had promised a son who would be a man of peace, named .

Think About It

David could not build the temple, but he prepared everything for his son. How can you help someone else succeed in God's work?
David told the leaders to seek God first and then build. Why does seeking God come before working for Him?

Memory Verse

“David said, “Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be built for Yahweh must be exceedingly magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries. I will therefore make preparation for it.” So David prepared abundantly before his death.”

1 Chronicles 22:5 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the chance to serve You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you be a peacemaker at home or with friends?
Whose words help you be brave, and how can you encourage someone else?

Open Grade 5 on its own page

1 Chronicles 22 · Grade 5

Building for the Next Generation

Name Date

Read and Think

Chapter 22 begins a long section in which David prepares for the temple. He named Ornan's threshing floor as the house of Yahweh and the altar of burnt offering. He organized stone cutters and gathered iron, bronze, and cedar in abundance, for the Sidonians and Tyrians brought much cedar wood to David.

David explained to Solomon why he could not build. God had told him that he had shed much blood and made great wars. But God promised a son who would be a man of rest, and his name, Solomon, sounds like the Hebrew word for peace. God would give peace and quietness to Israel in his days, and that son would build the house.

David's charge to Solomon mirrors Moses' charge to Joshua: be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid or dismayed. In his affliction, David had stored up enormous treasure, and Solomon could add to it. David told the princes that God had given them rest on every side. Now they must set their heart and soul to seek Yahweh and build the sanctuary for the ark.

Show What You Know

What did the Sidonians and Tyrians bring?
Why could David not build the temple?
What does Solomon's name sound like?
Whose charge does David's charge mirror?
What had God given the princes?

Crossword

Across

____ said to Solomon his son
He shall build a ____ for my name

Down

And this is the altar of burnt offering for ____
And commanded him to build a house for ____
And ____ the house of Yahweh your God

Think About It

David worked hard on something he would never see finished. How can you invest in things that will bless others after you?
Peace was needed to build God's house. How can you be a peacemaker in your home and church?

Memory Verse

Now set your heart and your soul to follow Yahweh your God. Arise therefore, and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God, to bring the ark of Yahweh’s covenant and the holy vessels of God into the house that is to be built for Yahweh’s name.”

1 Chronicles 22:19 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for the chance to serve You. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you help others succeed in God's work?
How can you be a peacemaker this week?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

More print options

Student sheets have no answers on them. The answer key is a separate document for teachers and parents.

This gradeOnly the Preschool sheet

Whole chapterEvery verse of the chapter, in the translation you pickOpen & print

All student sheetsEvery grade, preschool to grade 5Open & print

Answer keyAll grades in one, each grade labeledOpen & print

‹ All 1 Chronicles chapters · All books

1 Chronicles 22: Getting Ready to Build

Read 1 Chronicles 22

Worksheets

Get Ready

Prayer

Take It Home

Build

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

Ready to Build

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Getting Ready to Build

Prayer

Take It Home

A Man of Peace

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

David Prepares

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

Getting Ready to Build

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

Preparing Abundantly

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

Building for the Next Generation

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

More print options