July 12, 2026
“And the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations” (1 Chronicles 14:17 ESV). The Chronicler wrote to the returned exiles to remind them that Israel’s future rested not on military strength but on God’s covenant faithfulness. This verse summarized David’s victories over the
July 10, 2026
“Now these, the singers, the heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, were living in the chambers of the temple free from other service, for they were on duty day and night” (1 Chronicles 9:33 ESV). The Chronicler wrote to God’s people after their return from exile to remind them of their covenant identity and
July 6, 2026
“These were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four by Bath-shua, the daughter of Ammiel.” (1 Chronicles 3:5 ESV). The Chronicler wrote to the returned exiles to remind them that God’s covenant promises had not failed despite the nation’s exile and the apparent collapse of David’s kingdom. What appeared to be
July 17, 2025
“They divided them by lot, all alike, for there were sacred officers and officers of God among both the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar… the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah.” (1 Chronicles 24:5,10 ESV). In 1 Chronicles 24, David organizes the descendants of Aaron into 24 priestly divisions to serve
July 16, 2025
“Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies. For his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quiet to Israel in his days.” (1 Chronicles 22:9 ESV). When King David desired to build a house
July 15, 2025
“But King David said to Ornan, ‘No, but I will buy them for the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, nor offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.’” (1 Chronicles 21:24 ESV). After David sinned by taking a census, God sent judgment upon Israel. When the angel of the
July 14, 2025
“And he left Zadok the priest and his brothers the priests before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon to offer burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar” (1 Chronicles 16:39–40 ESV). For over a century, from the days of Eli until Solomon’s temple, the Ark of the
July 12, 2025
“And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark, and he died there before God.” (1 Chronicles 13:10 ESV). Uzzah’s death shocked David and the people of Israel. Though Uzzah may have reached out to steady the Ark with good
July 9, 2025
“The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.” (1 Chronicles 8:34 ESV). This verse appears in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, tracing the descendants of King Saul through his son Jonathan. The name Merib-baal here refers to the same person known elsewhere in Scripture as Mephibosheth (2 Samuel
July 19, 2024
‘Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is