1 Chronicles 7:20-29 Joseph was the favorite son of Jacob-Israel. Joseph had two sons, Ephraim & Manasseh. These two boys were adopted by Jacob-Israel and both of them are listed in the genealogical records as two of the tribes of Israel. Joseph’s name does not appear, but his two sons do. Levi, another son […]
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…Psalm 9:1-2 Paraphrased LORD, I come to You to give You thanks with all my heart;I will tell of Your wonders to others.2 “I will be glad and exult in […]
1 Chronicles 7:24 Daughters – never discount daughters to build important structures. From the tribe of Ephraim 1 Chronicles 7:24 a woman built the upper and lower town of Beth-horon, her name was Sheera. A woman, I have come to know through a National Geographic documentary on TV, has my admiration. She […]
1 Chronicles 7:20-27 Men in the tribe of Ephraim were killed by men of Gath because they tried to defend their livelihood – which were their livestock. 1 Chronicles 7:22 Their fathers mourned those killed for many days and relatives came to comfort them. Perhaps you have “lost” a child to death – parents, […]
1 Chronicles 7:14-19 Something catches my attention as I read through the genealogies – “Zelophad had daughters.” Those daughters boldly asked for land from Moses, since they had no brothers. The LORD told Moses to give them a share in the Promised Land as their inheritance. Women are important to the LORD, and He […]
1 Chronicles 7:13 Scripture does not say anything about the sons of Naphtali. Four names are given then no further information. The mother of Naphtali was Bilhah, a concubine of Jacob-Israel, and a maid of Rachel. Naphtali was the 10th son born to Jacob-Israel. 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 Your parents are important. From them […]
Issachar is one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Their genealogical lineage speaks of the men, family after family, as “mighty men of valor.” 1 Chronicles 7:2, 7, 9, 11 And one family was “ready to go out with the army to war.” 1 Chronicles 7:11 Impressive! Ready to get in the trenches […]
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…Ephesians 6:10-11 paraphrased Lord, You tell me to be strong in You and in the strength of Your might. Help me to understand that You are strong and mighty. You […]
1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Where did the Levites live in the Promised Land? God did not give them an area to call their own as He did the other tribes. God provided for them among the other 11 tribes. Many priests lived in the cities of refuge which were established in Israel. They were also given […]
1 Chronicles 6:44-53 Aaron was the high priest and his sons served the sacrificial burnt offerings on the altar of incense. They were responsible for all the work of the Most Holy Place. It is through these priests, a copy and a shadow of the great High Priest, Jesus, to make atonement for Israel – […]