Summary: All of Israel finally recognizes David as kings. He proceeds to go conquer Jerusalem. Some astounding exploits of his mighty men are told which might have encouragement for us in following Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 10
Summary: The more narrative portion of 1 Chronicles begins with a brutal account of how Saul and his sons die, as well as God's reasons for judging Saul. Read from the World English Bible. Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 9
Summary: We find out which and how many Jews went back to live in Jerusalem after being in Babylon, we find out more about priestly responsibilities to guard things in the temple, and a repetition of Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 8
Summary: It's a bit of a puzzle making sense of Benjamin's family and King Saul's lineage, but there are clues that can be pulled together! Read from the World English Bible. Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 7
Summary: Important family information is given about six more Jewish tribal groups to set the stage for the rest of Chronicles. Read from the World English Bible. David Guzik Commentary on 1 Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 6
Summary: Lineages in the tribe of Levi are explained, including who served in Solomon's temple and who went into Babylonian captivity. The specific genealogy of the three lead singers appointed by Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 5
Summary: Reuben's infamy is again recounted, along with more explanation for why Judah was listed first in the genealogies. We hear of a war with a people called Hagrites during a time when the Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 4
Summary: We get to meet various people other people descended from Judah, as well as some from Simeon. Intriguing details invite further investigation. Also, since Caleb is brought up again, it is a Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 2
Summary: The family trees are complicated by concubines, death, and figuring out what son means in context. Tamar is mentioned again. The line of a Caleb descended from Hezron is extensive. And some Continue Reading
Reading 1 Chronicles Chapter 1
Summary: Several genealogies from Genesis are fused together here to take us from Adam through Abraham's offspring up until the chiefs of Edom. Read from the World English Bible. chart of the Continue Reading