1 Chronicles 11:10-47 The mighty men of David are given honor through being listed. Over 30 are named. Some of their valiant exploits of war are given. Men who were “all in”, they were committed to following David. Commitment – giving strong support to the cause of Jesus Christ. Following – to believe in […]
1 Chronicles 11:4-9 David and all Israel went to Jebus – a city on a high hill, held by their enemies. David captured that “stronghold of Zion”5 After the inhabitants said, ‘You shall not enter here.’” David did anyway. David made that city, his city, the city of David. Another name for that city […]
1 Chronicles 11:1 After King Saul and his three sons died – “then all of Israel gathered to David at Hebron.” Those men who came acknowledged they were family. 1 Chronicles 11:2 They recalled that even when Saul was alive and king, it was David who led the nation and that God said to you, […]
1 Chronicles 11:1 David was king in Hebron – after Saul and Saul’s three sons died – “all Israel” came to David in Hebron. Many men from the 12 tribes came and told David, “we’re family!” David wisely waited God’s timing to become king over all of Israel. He did not cause war, but […]
1 Chronicles 10:1-14 Saul and his three sons died. His sons died in a battle. Saul was wounded by an enemy arrow in that same battle. Saul did not want to be captured by his enemies. He asked his armor bearer to kill him with Saul’s sword. The armor bearer refused. So Saul took his […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…Jude 24, 25 paraphrased I turn to You, Lord my God, for You alone can keep me from stumbling into sin. You alone can make me stand in Your presence, […]
1 Chronicles 9:2-44 Jerusalem – God’s chosen city. In chapter 9 of 1 Chronicles – the men who lived in Jerusalem were named. Men from the tribes of Levi, Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim and Manasseh. The tribe of Levi: the various temple services of which they were in charge. Such as: gate keepers, responsibility to […]
1 Chronicles 9:1 All of Israel was included on the rolls of the genealogical lists. These lists were written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. Then it is recorded by the chronicler – Judah was “carried away into exile” – to Babylon. Why were they taken into exile? Because they were unfaithful […]
1 Chronicles 8:1-40 Sons of succeeding generations of Benjamin are named. We know, for other Scriptures, that the tribe of Benjamin was the smallest in number of the 12 tribes of Israel. 1 Samuel 9:21 Many of these Benjamites lived in Jerusalem. The first king of Israel, was from the tribe of Benjamin – […]
1 Chronicles 7:30-40 The sons of Asher are listed – several generations as a matter of fact in the genealogical record. What is the summation of these men and women who are listed? It is unusual to have women listed in this kind of record. Women are important to the Lord. In verse […]