Category: 1 Chronicles

1 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. 2 The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their fathers’ houses, namely of Tola, mighty warriors of their generations, their number in the days of David being 22,600. 3 The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. And the sons of…

1 Chronicles 4:18 is about a genealogical record of a man named Ezrah, highlighting the importance of tracing one’s lineage and honoring family history. 18 His Judahite wife bore Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 4:18 In 1 Chronicles…

1 So all Israel was recorded in genealogies, and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. And Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their breach of faith. 2 Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the…

1 Chronicles 5:1 is about the genealogy of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, who lost his birthright as a result of his sin, highlighting the consequences of dishonoring the privileges given by God. 2 Joel, Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 5:1 The scene in 1…

1 The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that he could not be enrolled as the oldest son; 2 Joel, Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his…

1 Chronicles 29:15 is about acknowledging that everything we have comes from God and that our possessions are ultimately His, emphasizing our dependence on Him for all things. 15 For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no…

1 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 Elkanah had sons: Amasai and Ahimoth, 3 The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4 Eleazar fathered Phinehas, Phinehas fathered Abishua, 5 Abishua fathered Bukki, Bukki fathered Uzzi, 6 Tahath his son, Uriel his son,…

1 Chronicles 29:29 is about chronicling the reign of King David, from his early days to his time as king, highlighting his achievements and the events that transpired during his rule. Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the Chronicles of Samuel the seer, and in the Chronicles of…

1 Chronicles 29:11-12 is about acknowledging God’s sovereignty, power, and greatness, recognizing that all wealth, honor, and strength come from Him, and expressing gratitude for His blessings and the ability to give back to Him. 11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for…

1 Chronicles 5:20 is about how the power of prayer and reliance on God in times of trouble leads to victory and deliverance from enemies. 20 And when they prevailed over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and…