1 Chronicles 14 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
In 1 Chronicles 14, Hiram, king of Tyre, builds a house for David in Jerusalem. David marries many new wives and they bear him more children. The second half of the chapter documents some of David’s battles with the Philistines, and how God gave Israel victory against them in two battles at the Valley of Rephaim.
1 Chronicles 13 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
In 1 Chronicles 13 David determines to move the Ark of the Covenant from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem. The Ark was transported on a ox-drawn cart driven by two men, Uzzah and Ahio. As the cart went down the road, the oxen stumbled and Uzzah put out his hand to steady the Ark. God struck Uzzah dead, because no one was allowed to touch the Ark of the Covenant.
1 Chronicles 12 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 12 is about the growth of David’ personal military in the days before he became king. Many men deserted to him when he was on the run from King Saul. The second half of the chapter is a record of all the Israelite warriors who went to Hebron to appoint David king after the death of Ishbosheth, who had briefly declared himself king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 11 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 11 tells the story of David becoming in Hebron after the death of Saul. David then conquered the city of Jebus (Jerusalem) from the Jebusites and made it his capital. The second part of the chapter records the names of David’s mighty men. These were David’s elite warriors, consisting of 3 ultra-elite warriors, and 30 elite warriors.
1 Chronicles 10 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 10 is a parallel chapter to 1 Samuel 31. Both chapters record the story of King Saul’s death. Saul and his sons were killed during a battle with the Philistines on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines took Saul’s armor and head back to their pagan temples in celebration of their victory. Saul’s death made way for David to become the next king of Israel.
1 Chronicles 9 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 9 documents the names and offices of the Jews who returned from the Babylonian captivity (607-537 B.C.). The priests, Levites, and Temple servants were some of the first to return with the goal of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. The final section of chapter 9 repeats the genealogy of King Saul. This section acts as a bridge between the author’s genealogical section (chapters 1-9) and historical section ( chapters 10-29).
1 Chronicles 8 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 8 is a record of some of the descendants of Benjamin, Jacob’s son, with special emphasis on Saul. Saul was a Benjaminite who became the first king of Israel. The chapter also mentions Jonathan, who was Saul’s son and David’s best friend. This genealogy sets the reader up for the historical narrative of beginning in 1 Chronicles 10, which picks up at the very end of Saul’s reign.
1 Chronicles 7 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 7 is a short record of some of the heads of the tribes of Israel. The chapter records the noteworthy descendants of 6 of Israel’s 12 tribes: Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher.
Daily Bible Study Progress Tracker for 2024
This free tracker is will help you keep track of your daily Bible reading and study. It accompanies the 2BeLikeChrist video studies and PDFs. Two different designs are available for download. Each page covers one book of the Bible and has check boxes for each chapter.
One Of The Most Important Questions You Can Ask Yourself As You Enter Into 2024
I believe this is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as we move into 2024… “What are the personality characteristics, habits, values, and spiritual fruit of those I spend the most time with?”
To The Christian Woman Who Struggles To “Be Still.”
I have always struggled to be physically still. If you see me in worship at church, you may notice me swaying as I listen to the sermon or twirling my hair as I take notes. If you pay close attention in conversation, you may notice I gently sway as I listen to you, if we are standing. While singing hymns, my husband and I both have a habit of leaning forward and rocking back and forth from the heels of our feet to the tips of our toes.
1 Chronicles 6 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 6 is a record of the descendants of Levi, the son of Jacob. Levi’s family was selected by God to be a special tribe dedicated to the worship and service at the Tabernacle (later the Temple). Levi’s had 3 sons (Gershshon, Kohath, and Merari) and the family of each was given a special role to fulfil. The final section of the chapter is a list of the cities the Levites received in the Promised Land.
1 Chronicles 5 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
The fifth chapter of 1 Chronicles is a record of the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and half of the tribe of Manasseh. These tribes lived on the east side of the Dead Sea, apart from the other Israelites. These tribes were taken into Assyrian exile between 740-730 B.C.
1 Chronicles 4 Explained - 5 Minute Bible Study
The fourth chapter of 1 Chronicles contains a genealogy of the families of Judah and Simeon. Judah and Simeon were sons of Jacob (Israel). The Tribe of Judah eventually grew into the largest of the 12 Tribes of Israel. The first half of the chapter focuses on Judah’s family, while the second half focuses on Simeon’s descendants.
1 Chronicles 3 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
1 Chronicles 3 is a genealogy (family tree) of David and his sons. The names of David’s sons are recorded, with each son grouped by birthplace. The remainder of the chapter is a list of David’s descendants. The list includes the names of many of the kings who ascended to the throne of Judah after David’s death.
1 Chronicles 2 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
The second chapter of 1 Chronicles contains a genealogy of the family of Jacob (Israel) and his 12 sons, with emphasis on Judah. The family tree follows Judah’s line until reaching King David. The second half of the chapter is a record of Hezron and Caleb’s family. They were also part of the tribe of Judah.
1 Chronicles 1 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
The first chapter of 1 Chronicles contains a genealogy from Adam, the first man, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). God promised to give Abraham’s family the land of Canaan (the Promised Land) and to bless all the nations of the earth through them. After the Babylonian exile, these genealogies helped the Jews trace their heritage back to their original tribal families.
2 Samuel 24 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
In 2 Samuel 24, David orders Joab to take a census of all the fighting men in Israel. The census displeases God, and David is forced to choose between 3 punishments. God afflicts Israel with a plague, killing 70,000 people. The plague is eventually withdrawn from Israel when David builds an altar at the threshing floor of Araunah.
2 Samuel 23 Summary - 5 Minute Bible Study
2 Samuel 23 opens with the final words of King David. Nearing the end of his life, David praised God for promoting righteous rulers. He knew God had blessed his kingdom because he honored God’s laws. The second half of the chapter describes David’s mighty men and their exploits against the enemies of Israel.