25 For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 23:25

New International Version

25 For David had said, "Since the Lord, the God of Israel, has granted rest to his people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever,

English Standard Version

25 For David said, "The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people, and he dwells in Jerusalem forever.

The Message

25 David said, "Now that the God of Israel has given rest to his people and made Jerusalem his permanent home,

New King James Version

25 For David said, "The Lord God of Israel has given rest to His people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem forever";

New Living Translation

25 For David said, "The Lord, the God of Israel, has given us peace, and he will always live in Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:25

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:24-32

(Read 1 Chronicles 23:24-32)

Now the people of Israel were so many, there should be more employed in the temple service, that every Israelite who brought an offering might find a Levite ready to help him. When more work is to be done, it is pity but there should be more workmen. A new heart, a spiritual mind, which delights greatly in God's commandments, and can find a refreshing feast in his ordinances, forms the great distinction between the true Christian and all other men in the world. To the spiritual man every service will yield satisfaction. He will be ever abounding in the work of the Lord; being never so happy as when employed for such a good Master, in so pleasant a service. He will not regard whether he is called to take the lead, or to keep the charge of others who are placed over him. May we seek and serve the Lord uprightly, and leave all the rest to his disposal, by faith in his word.