Category: 1 Chronicles

3 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 1:3 The scene in 1 Chronicles 1:3 takes place in the early pages of the Bible, specifically in the genealogy of Adam. The verse mentions the descendants of Noah, specifically his three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The setting is…

1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, also masons and carpenters to build a house for him. 2 And David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel, and that his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel. 3 And David took…

22 “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!” Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:22 The scene in 1 Chronicles 16:22 takes place in the presence of King David of Israel. David had recently brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem with great celebration and joy. The Ark was a sacred…

4 Then he appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of the Lord, to invoke, to thank, and to praise the Lord, the God of Israel. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:4 In 1 Chronicles chapter 16, we find King David joyfully celebrating the return of the Ark of the Covenant…

1 These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, 2 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 3 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah; these three Bath-shua the Canaanite bore to him. Now Er, Judah’s firstborn, was evil in the sight of the Lord, and he put him…

26 So the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the things for its service.” Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 23:26 In 1 Chronicles chapter 23, we find a scene set in the grand and majestic Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. The temple is bustling with activity as King David,…

10 Therefore David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly. And David said: “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 29:10 The scene in 1 Chronicles 29:10 takes place in the grand and majestic temple of Jerusalem. King David,…

7 The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 1:7 The scene in 1 Chronicles 1:7 takes place in the ancient city of Uz, a land known for its wealth and prosperity. In this particular moment, we find Job, a righteous and blameless man, surrounded by his friends…

11 So David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 14:11 In 1 Chronicles chapter 14, we find King David at the peak of his reign, having been established as the ruler over all of Israel. The verse in question,…

23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. Setting the Scene for 1 Chronicles 16:23 The scene in 1 Chronicles 16:23 takes place in the city of Jerusalem, specifically at the tabernacle of the Lord. King David has gathered a multitude of people to bring the Ark…