1 Chronicles
An overview of every chapter in 1 Chronicles, chapter by chapter.
| Chapter | Summary |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 1 | Genealogy of the Nation of Israel: Founding Ancestors: From Adam to Noah’s Sons; Descendants of Japheth; Descendants of Ham; Descendants of Shem; Descendants of Abraham; Descendants of Isaac; Ancestry of the Edomites: Descendants of Esau; Original Peoples of Edom; Rulers of Edom |
| 1 Chronicles 2 | The Sons of Israel; The Royal Family of Judah: From Judah to Azariah; From Hezron to David; Other Descendants of Hezron; Descendants of Hezron’s Son Jerahmeel; Descendants of Hezron’s Son Caleb; Descendants of Caleb’s Son Hur |
| 1 Chronicles 3 | The Royal Family of Judah: Sons of David; From Solomon to Zedekiah; Descendants of Jehoiachin |
| 1 Chronicles 4 | The Royal Family of Judah: Other Descendants of Judah; Descendants of Judah’s Son Shelah; Other Tribes of Israel: Descendants of Simeon |
| 1 Chronicles 5 | Other Tribes of Israel: Descendants of Reuben; Descendants of Gad; The Tribes East of the Jordan |
| 1 Chronicles 6 | The Priestly Line: The High Priests from Aaron to Exile; The Clans of the Levites; The Temple Musicians; Aaron’s Descendants; Territory for the Levites |
| 1 Chronicles 7 | Other Tribes of Israel: Military Roll of Issachar; Military Roll of Benjamin; Descendants of Naphtali; Descendants of Manasseh; Descendants of Ephraim; Descendants of Asher; |
| 1 Chronicles 8 | Other Tribes of Israel: Descendants of Benjamin; The Family of Saul |
| 1 Chronicles 9 | Israel’s Return to Its Inheritance: Official Records of Israel; The Exiles Return to Jerusalem; The Returning Priests; The Returning Levites; Founding of the Kingdom: Removal of Saul as King: King Saul’s Family Tree |
| 1 Chronicles 10 | Founding of the Kingdom: The Death of Saul |
| 1 Chronicles 11 | Founding of the Kingdom: David Confirmed as King: David Becomes King of All Israel; David Captures Jerusalem; The Three: David’s Elite Commanders; The Thirty: David’s Mighty Men |
| 1 Chronicles 12 | Founding of the Kingdom: Warriors Join David when a Fugitive; Warriors Join David in Hebron |
| 1 Chronicles 13 | Founding of the Kingdom: Establishment of Worship in Jerusalem: The Death of Uzzah |
| 1 Chronicles 14 | Founding of the Kingdom: The Lord Blesses David in Jerusalem; David Conquers the Philistines |
| 1 Chronicles 15 | Founding of the Kingdom: Preparations to Move the Ark; Moving the Ark to Jerusalem |
| 1 Chronicles 16 | Founding of the Kingdom: Moving the Ark to Jerusalem (continued); David’s Song of Praise; Worship at Jerusalem and Gibeon |
| 1 Chronicles 17 | Founding of the Kingdom: The Lord’s Covenant Promise to David; David’s Prayer of Thanks |
| 1 Chronicles 18 | David’s Wars: Expansion of the Kingdom |
| 1 Chronicles 19 | David’s Wars: David Defeats the Ammonites |
| 1 Chronicles 20 | David’s Wars: David Captures the Rabbah; Battles Against Philistine Giants |
| 1 Chronicles 21 | Preparations for the Temple: Designation of the Temple Site; David Takes a Census; Judgment for David’s Sin; David Builds an Altar |
| 1 Chronicles 22 | Preparations for the Temple: Declaration of the Location of the Temple; Charge to Solomon: Build the Temple |
| 1 Chronicles 23 | Organization of the Officials: Duties of the Levites |
| 1 Chronicles 24 | Organization of the Officials: Duties of the Priests; Family Leaders among the Levites |
| 1 Chronicles 25 | Organization of the Officials: Duties of the Musicians |
| 1 Chronicles 26 | Organization of the Officials: Duties of the Gatekeepers; Treasurers and Other Officials |
| 1 Chronicles 27 | Organization of the People: Military Commanders and Divisions; Leaders of the Tribes; Administrators and Counselors |
| 1 Chronicles 28 | Accession of Solomon: David’s Address to the Assembly; David’s Charge to Solomon |
| 1 Chronicles 29 | Accession of Solomon: Gifts for Building the Temple; David’s Prayer of Praise |