Category Archives: 1 Chronicles

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 […]

David Submits and Prays 1 After the king had made himself at home, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Look at this: Here I am comfortable in a luxurious palace of cedar and the Chest of the Covenant ofGodsits under a tent.” 2 Nathan told David, “Whatever is on your heart, go and do it; […]

David Fights 1 In the days that followed, David struck hard at the Philistines, bringing them to their knees, captured Gath, and took control of the surrounding countryside. 2 He also fought and defeated Moab. The Moabites came under David’s rule and paid regular tribute. 3-4 On his way to restore his sovereignty at the […]

1-2 Some time after this Nahash king of the Ammonites died and his son succeeded him as king. David said, “I’d like to show some kindness to Hanun son of Nahash—treat him as well and as kindly as his father treated me.” So David sent condolences about his father’s death. 2-3 But when David’s servants […]

1-3 That spring, the time when kings usually go off to war, Joab led the army out and ravaged the Ammonites. He then set siege to Rabbah. David meanwhile was back in Jerusalem. Joab hit Rabbah hard and left it in ruins. David took the crown off the head of their king. Its weight was […]