1 Chronicles 29:7
And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.
The verse records what Israel's leaders and people gave for the service of the house of God: five thousand talents of gold and ten thousand drams, ten thousand talents of silver, eighteen thousand talents of brass or bronze, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. It was a large, extensive and substantial provision of gold, silver, brass, and iron for God's house. The gifts supported the building of the temple entrusted to Solomon to carry out. David made extensive preparations and provided abundantly, and used his experience to advise, counsel and encourage his younger successor while Solomon carried out the task.
David gave generously from his own treasury, and his example and appeal led the people to give willingly and generously in response. The offerings were freely given with a willing and perfect or whole heart to the Lord. The people rejoiced because of that willing generosity. The riches offered had first been provided by God, and God's Spirit moved the givers' willing hearts. So the offerings ultimately belonged to him and the glory belonged to God and not to the people.
The gifts expressed the givers' desire to return to the Lord what was his and to dedicate their abilities and service to him. The giving is an example of a special freewill offering for a religious purpose. It was given in addition to regular and systematic contributions, while the temple's construction was supported by those substantial gifts of gold, silver, brass, and iron given for God's service.