Category: 1 Chronicles

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 Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he could not move about freely because of Saul the son of Kish. And they were among the mighty men who helped him in war. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 12:1 In 1 Chronicles 12:1, the scene is set in the…

10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:10 The scene in 1 Chronicles 16:10 takes place in the city of Jerusalem, specifically at the tabernacle that King David had set up to house the Ark of the Covenant. The tabernacle…

30 Tremble before him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:30 In 1 Chronicles chapter 16, we find King David joyously celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The scene is set in the city of David, where…

1 Now when David lived in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the Lord is under a tent.” 2 Nathan said to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” 3 But that…

15 And God sent the angel to Jerusalem to destroy it, but as he was about to destroy it, the Lord saw, and he relented from the calamity. And he said to the angel who was working destruction, “It is enough; now stay your hand.” And the angel of the Lord was standing by the…

10 Consider now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary; be strong and do it. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 28:10 In 1 Chronicles 28:10, we find King David addressing a gathering of prominent figures in the kingdom of Israel. The scene is set in the grand and…

18 Then the Spirit clothed Amasai, chief of the thirty, and he said, “We are yours, O David, and with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers! For your God helps you.” Then David received them and made them officers of his troops. Setting the Scene for 1…

10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! 11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 The scene in 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 takes place during a joyous and celebratory event in ancient Israel. King David has just…

31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!” Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:31 In 1 Chronicles chapter 16, we find King David joyously leading a grand procession to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The scene is filled…