Then the chief of the fathers - or heads of the fathers (1Ch 24:31; 1Ch 27:1).
princes of the tribes - (1Ch 27:16-22).
rulers of the king’s work - those who had charge of the royal demesnes and other possessions (1Ch 27:25-31).
offered willingly - Influenced by the persuasive address and example of the king, they acted according to their several abilities, and their united contributions amounted to the gross sum - of gold 5,000 talents and 10,000 drams; and of silver, 10,000 talents, besides brass and iron.