They sacrificed sacrifices to Yahweh, and offered burnt offerings to Yahweh, on the next day after that day, even one thousand bulls, one thousand rams, and one thousand lambs, with their drink-offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel,
Second, David saw a parallel between Israel’s growth and Yahweh’s elevation of him (1 Chronicles 29:17). God had graciously blessed both David and Israel. Their prosperity was not a result of their own merits. David also spoke of the importance of a heart devoted to God (1 Chronicles 29:17-19; cf. 1 Samuel 16:7). The people’s lavish donation revealed hearts God had touched. David prayed that that heart attitude might remain in God’s people forever.