This chapter also contains the death of David, and the establishment of Solomon’s reign/kingdom. “Moreover, you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, how he dealt with the two commanders of the armies of Israel… Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to…
Month: October 2020
2 Samuel 23
This chapter has an account of David’s last words, and another description of David’s might men (the elite soldiers who were with him throughout his journey and reign). ” ‘The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said…
1 Kings 1
This chapter takes place shortly before David’s death. It fills in details around Solomon’s anointing as king, including another of David’s sons, Adonijah, proclaiming himself king. “Now Adonijah… exalted himself, saying, ‘I will be king.’ He was also a very handsome man, and he was born next after Absalom. He conferred with Joab the son…
1 Chronicles 29
This chapter details David’s final acts and words as king. At this point he is quite old, so his son Solomon is officially anointed and becomes the ruling king. At the end of the chapter the death of David is recorded (v26-30) and the text mentions his 40 year reign as king, and where the…
1 Chronicles 28
In this chapter David, in front of all of Israel, commissions Solomon to build the house of the Lord. “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If…
1 Chronicles 27
This chapter details the military divisions and tribal leaders at this point in history. We also learn a little about the King’s stewards and counselors. “and over… tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub; and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the produce of the vineyards… was Zabdi… Over the…
A Prayer for Hearing God’s Voice
Today I offer a prayer for hearing God’s voice, something with which I am struggling in this current moment. Father God, our Glorious and Magnificent King, You are beautiful beyond compare. Father thank you for your promise to answer us, and tell us great and hidden things that we have not known. Thank you for…
1 Chronicles 26
This chapter continues describing more appointed roles including gatekeepers, treasurers and other officials (kind of like governors or Members of Parliament). “and Shebuel the son of Gershom, son of Moses, was chief officer in charge of the treasuries. His brothers: from Eliezer were his son Rehabiah, and his son Jeshaiah, and his son Joram, and…
1 Chronicles 25
In this chapter David organizes the musicians for the house of God, assigning their duties by lot as he did for the other Levites. “David and the chiefs of the service also set apart for the service the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who prophesied with lyres, with harps, and with…
1 Chronicles 24
This chapter tells how David organized and allotted duties to the Levites. “The divisions of the sons of Aaron were these. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. With the help of Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, David organized them according to the appointed duties…