uW Translation Notes:

Connecting Statement:

Connecting Statement:

David continues speaking to all the leaders of Israel.

(Occurrence 0) Now

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

This word introduces something important that David is about to say.

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

(Occurrence 0) seek Yahweh your God

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

Seeking Yahweh could mean: (1) asking God for help or (2) thinking about God and obeying him.

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / you

(Occurrence 0) your … you

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

Here these pronouns are plural.

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

(Occurrence 0) with all your heart and your soul

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

Here “heart” and “soul” refer to the whole person. Alternate translation: [with your whole being]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

(Occurrence 0) Get up and build the holy place

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

It is understood that Solomon will not do the work personally, but he will direct others to do it. Alternate translation: [Get up and direct the workers as they build the holy place]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

(Occurrence 0) the house built for Yahweh’s name

(Some words not found in UHB: now set heart_of,your(pl) and,being_of,your(pl) to,seek to/for=YHWH God_of,your(pl) and,arise and,build DOM sanctuary_of YHWH the=ʼElohīm to=bring DOM ark_of covenant_of YHWH and,the_articles_of holy_of the=ʼElohīm to,house [which,will_be]_built for,the_name_of YHWH )

Here “name” refers to honor. If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [the temple you will build to honor Yahweh] (See also: figs-activepassive)