Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Family of Issachar 1-5 The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four sons. The sons of Tola were Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Samuel—the chiefs of their families. During David’s reign, the Tola family counted 22,600 warriors in their lineage. The son of Uzzi was Izrahiah; the sons of Izrahiah were […]

The Family of Benjamin (Continued) 1-5 Benjamin’s firstborn son was Bela, followed by Ashbel, Aharah, Nohah, and Rapha—five in all. Bela’s sons were Addar, Gera, Abihud, Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6-7 These are the families of Ehud that lived in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who led […]

1 This is the complete family tree for all Israel, recorded in theRoyalAnnals of the Kings of Israeland Judahat the time they were exiled to Babylon because of their unbelieving and disobedient lives. The Back-from-Exile Community in Jerusalem 2 The first Israelites to return from exile to their homes and cities were the priests, the […]

1-5 The Philistines went to war against Israel; the Israelites ran for their lives from the Philistines but fell, slaughtered on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines zeroed in on Saul and his sons and killed his sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malki-Shua. The battle went hard against Saul—the archers found him and wounded him. Saul said to […]

King David 1-3 Then all Israel assembled before David at Hebron. “Look at us,” they said. “We’re your very flesh and blood. In the past, yes, even while Saul was king, you were the real leader of Israel.Godtold you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel; you are to be the ruler of my people Israel.’” […]

1-2 These are the men who joined David in Ziklag; it was during the time he was banished by Saul the son of Kish; they were among the Mighty Men, good fighters. They were armed with bows and could sling stones and shoot arrows either right- or left-handed. They hailed from Saul’s tribe, Benjamin. 3-7 […]

David Goes to Get the Chest of God 1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, “If it seems right to you, and it isGod’s will, let’s invite all our relatives wherever they are throughout Israel, along with their relatives, […]

David Builds 1-7 King Hiram of Tyre sent an envoy to David, along with cedar lumber, masons, and carpenters to build him a royal palace. Then David knew for sure thatGodhad confirmed him as king over Israel, because of the rising reputation thatGodwas giving his kingdom for the benefit of his people Israel. David married […]

David Worships 1-2 After David built houses for himself in the City of David, he cleared a place for the Chest and pitched a tent for it. Then David gave orders: “No one carries the Chest of God except the Levites;Goddesignated them and them only to carry the Chest ofGodand be available full time for […]

1-3 They brought the Chest of God and placed it right in the center of the tent that David had pitched for it; then they worshiped by presenting burnt offerings and peace offerings to God. When David had completed the offerings of worship, he blessed the people in the name ofGod. Then he passed around […]