1 Chronicles 24; 1 Chronicles 25; 1 Chronicles 26; 1 Chronicles 27; 1 Chronicles 28
The sons of Aaron and the rest of the sons of Levi are divided into groups and assigned their duties by lot. The Levite singers and musicians are assigned their duties by lot. The Levites are assigned as porters. They have charge of the treasures, serve as officers and judges, and conduct the outward business pertaining to the Israelites. The officers who serve the king are named. The princes of the tribes of Israel are set forth. David assembles the leaders of Israel. Solomon is appointed to build the temple. David exhorts Solomon and the people to keep the commandments. David gives Solomon the pattern and materials for the temple.
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1 Chronicles 18; 1 Chronicles 19; 1 Chronicles 20; 1 Chronicles 21; 1 Chronicles 22; 1 Chronicles 23
David subdues all the adversaries of Israel and reigns in justice over the people. The Ammonites insult David’s messengers and plan war against Israel. David defeats the Ammonites and the Syrians. The Ammonites are overcome. Israel defeats the Philistines. David sins by numbering Israel. The Lord sends pestilence upon the people. David offers sacrifices and the plague is stayed. David prepares gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, and cedar wood for the temple. He charges Solomon to do the work of building it. Solomon is made king. The Levites are numbered and assigned their various religious duties.
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1 Chronicles 12; 1 Chronicles 13; 1 Chronicles 14; 1 Chronicles 15; 1 Chronicles 16; 1 Chronicles 17
David’s mighty men are cataloged. The armies of the tribes of Israel join David at Hebron. Israel rejoices because of King David. David fetches the ark from Kirjath-jearim. Uzza is slain by the Lord when he steadies the ark. The house of Obed-edom prospers because they care for the ark. David marries wives, begets children, and defeats the Philistines; his fame spreads to all nations. David prepares a place for the ark. The Levites bring the ark to Jerusalem. They sing and minister before the Lord. People offer sacrifices and praise the Lord. David delivers a psalm of thanksgiving. He praises the Lord. Asaph, Obed-edom, Zadok, and others minister before the Lord. Nathan first approves David’s building of a house of the Lord, then restrains him. David’s son will build the temple. The triumph of Israel is foretold. David thanks the Lord for his goodness to Israel.
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1 Chronicles 7; 1 Chronicles 8; 1 Chronicles 9; 1 Chronicles 10; 1 Chronicles 11; 1 Chronicles 12
The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. The sons and chief men of Benjamin are named. The inhabitants of Jerusalem are listed. The responsibilities of the Levites and the areas where they are to serve are listed. The family of Saul is named. The Philistines defeat Israel. Saul dies for his transgressions. David is anointed king in Hebron. He takes Zion, the City of David. His valiant warriors are named and their deeds recounted. David’s mighty men are cataloged. The armies of the tribes of Israel join David at Hebron. Israel rejoices because of King David.
1 Chronicles 3; 1 Chronicles 4; 1 Chronicles 5; 1 Chronicles 6; 1 Chronicles 7
David’s sons are named. The successors of Solomon to Jeconiah and beyond are listed. The families and descendants of Judah, Simeon, and others are chronicled. Various princes in their families are named. Joseph received Reuben’s birthright. Judah became ruler in Israel. The line of Reuben down to the captivity is given. The Assyrians carry the Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh into captivity. The sons of Levi, including David’s singers, are listed. The responsibilities of Aaron and his descendants are given. Levite cities are designated in the areas of the various tribes. The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher.
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2 Kings 24; 2 Kings 25; 1 Chronicles 1; 1 Chronicles 2
Jerusalem is besieged and taken by Nebuchadnezzar. Many of the people of Judah are carried captive into Babylon. Zedekiah becomes king in Jerusalem. He rebels against Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar again besieges Jerusalem. Zedekiah is captured, Jerusalem and the temple are destroyed, and most of the people of Judah are carried into Babylon. Gedaliah, left to govern the remnant, is slain. The remnant flee to Egypt. Jehoiachin is shown favor in Babylon. The genealogies and family ties from Adam to Abraham are given. The posterity of Abraham is listed. The descendants of Israel, Judah, Jesse, Caleb, and others are listed.
2 Kings 20; 2 Kings 21; 2 Kings 22; 2 Kings 23; 2 Kings 24
Hezekiah is told he will die and pleads with the Lord; his life is lengthened fifteen years. The shadow goes back ten degrees on the sundial of Ahaz. Isaiah prophesies the Babylonian captivity of Judah. Manasseh turns Judah to idolatry, even sacrificing a son to a heathen god. Prophets foretell the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem. Wickedness continues under Amon. Josiah reigns in righteousness in Judah. Hilkiah repairs the temple and finds the book of the law. Josiah sorrows because of the wickedness of his fathers. Huldah prophesies wrath upon the people but blessings upon Josiah. Josiah reads the book of the covenant to the people. They covenant to keep the commandments. Josiah overturns the worship of false gods, removes the sodomites, and puts down idolatry. Idolatrous priests are slain. Judah holds a solemn Passover. Egypt subjects the land of Judah. Jerusalem is besieged and taken by Nebuchadnezzar. Many of the people of Judah are carried captive into Babylon. Zedekiah becomes king in Jerusalem. He rebels against Babylon.
