1 Chronicles 29:3

Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mine own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house,

Cross-reference

In 1 Chronicles 21:24, David refuses to give what costs him nothing—matching the personal sacrifice behind his extra temple gift here.

1 Chronicles 22:14-16 lists David's massive temple provisions—this verse is his additional personal gift 'over and above' that total.

1 Chronicles 22:7 records David's desire to build the temple; here he demonstrates that desire through personal sacrifice.

1 Chronicles 22:5 Related theme

1 Chronicles 22:5 shows David's concern for temple magnificence—this verse adds his personal contribution to that zeal.

Psalm 26:8 Parallel

Psalm 26:8 expresses David's love for God's house, matching his stated affection in 1 Chronicles 29:3.

Psalm 27:4 Parallel

Psalm 27:4 shows David's longing to dwell in God's house, paralleling his devotion and personal gift for the temple.

Nehemiah 13:14 Related theme

Nehemiah 13:14 echoes the same plea: Nehemiah asks God to remember his good deeds for the house of God, mirroring David's personal devotion.

2 Corinthians 8:12 teaches that willingness makes the gift acceptable — exactly the heart David shows here.

Acts 7:46 Parallel

Acts 7:46 highlights David's desire to find a dwelling for God — the same heart behind his generous offering here.

Acts 5:4 Contrast

Acts 5:4 shows property was in their own power — contrasting David's freewill offering here with Ananias' deceit.

Luke 7:5 Parallel

Luke 7:5 describes a centurion who built a synagogue—a Gentile's devotion to God's house echoes David's personal investment.

Ezekiel 45:17 assigns the prince to provide offerings for the temple—David as king personally provided treasure for worship.

Psalm 122:9 Related theme

Psalm 122:9 expresses a personal commitment to seek good for the house of God—David's gift is a concrete example.

Psalm 69:9 Allusion

Psalm 69:9 speaks of zeal for God's house consuming the psalmist—David's lavish giving for the temple reflects that same zeal.

Exodus 25:2 Related theme

Exodus 25:2 establishes freewill offerings from a willing heart—David's gift follows that same pattern for the temple.

Exodus 35:29 calls it a freewill offering from the heart—David's private treasure given 'over and above' fits that category.

Exodus 35:21 describes people whose hearts stirred them to bring offerings—David's 'set my affection' mirrors that motivation.

Psalm 68:29 Allusion

Psalm 68:29 foretells kings bringing gifts to the temple—David's own kingly gift prefigures that tribute.

Ezra 1:4 Parallel

Ezra 1:4 describes freewill offerings for temple rebuilding, echoing the same spirit of giving David shows here.

2 Chronicles 35:7 shows King Josiah providing Passover offerings, another example of a ruler's personal generosity like David's.

2 Chronicles 30:24 records Hezekiah's generous Passover offerings, mirroring David's personal generosity for worship.

Ezra 8:30 Related theme

Ezra 8:30 describes receiving temple treasures, a later stage of dedicating wealth to God's house that David initiates.