1 Chronicles 1
1:11 Adam, Seth, Enosh,Adam, Seth, Enosh, 1:22 Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, 1:33 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. 1:44 The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 1:55 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 1:66 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. 1:77 And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites. 1:88 The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. 1:99 The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. 1:1010 Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. 1:1111 Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, 1:1212 the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 1:1313 And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, 1:1414 the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, 1:1515 the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites,the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, 1:1616 the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. 1:1717 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. 1:1818 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. 1:1919 Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. 1:2020 And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 1:2121 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, 1:2222 Obal, Abimael, Sheba,Obal, Abimael, Sheba, 1:2323 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. 1:2424 So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah,So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah, 1:2525 Eber, Peleg, Reu,Eber, Peleg, Reu, 1:2626 Serug, Nahor, Terah,Serug, Nahor, Terah, 1:2727 and Abram (that is, Abraham).and Abram (that is, Abraham). 1:2828 The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael.The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. 1:2929 These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 1:3030 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, 1:3131 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael. 1:3232 The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. 1:3333 The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons. 1:3434 Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. 1:3535 The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. 1:3636 The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. 1:3737 The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. 1:3838 The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. 1:3939 The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. 1:4040 The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. 1:4141 The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. 1:4242 The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. 1:4343 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. 1:4444 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. 1:4545 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. 1:4646 When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. 1:4747 When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place. 1:4848 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. 1:4949 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. 1:5050 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. 1:5151 Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 1:5252 Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, 1:5353 Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, 1:5454 Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.
1 Chronicles 2
2:11 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, 2:22 Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 2:33 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death.The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. 2:44 Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. 2:55 The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. 2:66 The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all. 2:77 The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. 2:88 The son of Ethan: Azariah.The son of Ethan: Azariah. 2:99 The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. 2:1010 Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. 2:1111 Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. 2:1212 Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse.Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. 2:1313 Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, 2:1414 Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth, 2:1515 Ozem sixth, and David seventh.Ozem sixth, and David seventh. 2:1616 Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. 2:1717 Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite. 2:1818 Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. 2:1919 When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur. 2:2020 Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel. 2:2121 Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub.Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. 2:2222 Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. 2:2323 But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead.But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead. 2:2424 After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa. 2:2525 The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. 2:2626 Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam. 2:2727 The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker. 2:2828 The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur. 2:2929 Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid. 2:3030 The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children.The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. 2:3131 The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai. 2:3232 The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. 2:3333 The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel. 2:3434 Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha. 2:3535 Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai. 2:3636 Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad,Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad, 2:3737 Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed, 2:3838 Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah,Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah, 2:3939 Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah, 2:4040 Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum,Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum, 2:4141 Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama. 2:4242 The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. 2:4343 The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. 2:4444 Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. 2:4545 The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. 2:4646 Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez. 2:4747 The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph. 2:4848 Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah. 2:4949 She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah. 2:5050 These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim,These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, 2:5151 Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. 2:5252 These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites, 2:5353 and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites.and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites. 2:5454 The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites, 2:5555 and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
1 Chronicles 3
3:11 These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel;These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; 3:22 the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith;the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; 3:33 the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah.the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah. 3:44 These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years, 3:55 and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. 3:66 David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, 3:77 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 3:88 Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all. 3:99 These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister.These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister. 3:1010 Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, 3:1111 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, 3:1212 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, 3:1313 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 3:1414 Amon his son, and Josiah his son.Amon his son, and Josiah his son. 3:1515 The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth.The sons of Josiah: Johanan was the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second, Zedekiah the third, and Shallum the fourth. 3:1616 The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah.The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah. 3:1717 The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son,The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son, 3:1818 Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. 3:1919 The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith,The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, 3:2020 and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. 3:2121 The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah. 3:2222 The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat. 3:2323 The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all. 3:2424 The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.
1 Chronicles 4
4:11 The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. 4:22 Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. 4:33 These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi.These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi. 4:44 Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem. 4:55 Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. 4:66 Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah. 4:77 The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan, 4:88 and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum.and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum. 4:99 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 4:1010 And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. 4:1111 Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton. 4:1212 Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah.Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah. 4:1313 The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. 4:1414 Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen. 4:1515 The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz. 4:1616 The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel. 4:1717 The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. 4:1818 These were the children of Pharaoh’s daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah.These were the children of Pharaoh’s daughter Bithiah. Mered also took a Judean wife, who gave birth to Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. 4:1919 The sons of Hodiah’s wife, the sister of Naham, were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite.The sons of Hodiah’s wife, the sister of Naham, were the fathers of Keilah the Garmite and of Eshtemoa the Maacathite. 4:2020 The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth. 4:2121 The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, 4:2222 Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.) 4:2323 These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king. 4:2424 The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. 4:2525 The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. 4:2626 The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. 4:2727 Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole clan did not become as numerous as the sons of Judah.Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole clan did not become as numerous as the sons of Judah. 4:2828 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, 4:2929 Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 4:3030 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, 4:3131 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David. 4:3232 And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— 4:3333 and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: 4:3434 Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah, 4:3535 Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah (son of Seraiah, son of Asiel),Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah (son of Seraiah, son of Asiel), 4:3636 Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, 4:3737 and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah). 4:3838 These men listed by name were the leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly,These men listed by name were the leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly, 4:3939 and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks. 4:4040 There they found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful, and quiet; for some Hamites had lived there formerly.There they found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful, and quiet; for some Hamites had lived there formerly. 4:4141 These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings as well as the Meunites who were there, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks.These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings as well as the Meunites who were there, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks. 4:4242 And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount SeirAnd five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir 4:4343 and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day.and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day.
1 Chronicles 5
5:11 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright.These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. 5:22 And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. 5:33 The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 5:44 The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, 5:55 Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son, 5:66 and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites.and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites. 5:77 His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah, 5:88 and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. 5:99 They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead. 5:1010 During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead. 5:1111 The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah:The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: 5:1212 Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. 5:1313 Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. 5:1414 These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. 5:1515 Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family. 5:1616 They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon. 5:1717 All of them were recorded in the genealogies during the reigns of Jotham king of Judah and Jeroboam king of Israel.All of them were recorded in the genealogies during the reigns of Jotham king of Judah and Jeroboam king of Israel. 5:1818 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle.The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. 5:1919 They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 5:2020 And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. 5:2121 They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives,They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, 5:2222 and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile. 5:2323 Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon).Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). 5:2424 These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. 5:2525 But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them.But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. 5:2626 So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day.So the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria (that is, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria) to take the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh into exile. And he brought them to Halah, Habor, Hara, and the river of Gozan, where they remain to this day.
1 Chronicles 6
6:11 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 6:22 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 6:33 The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 6:44 Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, 6:55 Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, 6:66 Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth, 6:77 Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, 6:88 Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz,Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, 6:99 Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, 6:1010 Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, 6:1111 Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, 6:1212 Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, 6:1313 Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, 6:1414 Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak. 6:1515 Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. 6:1616 The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 6:1717 These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. 6:1818 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 6:1919 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: 6:2020 Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, 6:2121 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son. 6:2222 The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, 6:2323 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son, 6:2424 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. 6:2525 The descendants of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth,The descendants of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth, 6:2626 Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son,Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son, 6:2727 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son. 6:2828 The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son. 6:2929 The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son, 6:3030 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son.Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son. 6:3131 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there.These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. 6:3232 They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 6:3333 These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, 6:3434 the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, 6:3535 the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, 6:3636 the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah, 6:3737 the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, 6:3838 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. 6:3939 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, 6:4040 the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah,the son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, 6:4141 the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, 6:4242 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, 6:4343 the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.the son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. 6:4444 On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,On the left were their kinsmen, the sons of Merari: Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, 6:4545 the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, 6:4646 the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, 6:4747 the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 6:4848 Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. 6:4949 But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 6:5050 These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, 6:5151 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, 6:5252 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, 6:5353 Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son. 6:5454 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them:Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: 6:5555 They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. 6:5656 But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh.But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. 6:5757 So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa,So the descendants of Aaron were given Hebron (a city of refuge), Libnah, Jattir, Eshtemoa, 6:5858 Hilen, Debir,Hilen, Debir, 6:5959 Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands.Ashan, Juttah, and Beth-shemesh, together with their pasturelands. 6:6060 And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families. 6:6161 To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh.To the rest of the Kohathites, ten cities were allotted from the half-tribe of Manasseh. 6:6262 The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 6:6363 The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.The Merarites, according to their clans, were allotted twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. 6:6464 So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands.So the Israelites gave to the Levites these cities and their pasturelands. 6:6565 They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. 6:6666 And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory:And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: 6:6767 They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer,They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, 6:6868 Jokmeam, Beth-horon,Jokmeam, Beth-horon, 6:6969 Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands.Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. 6:7070 And from the half-tribe of Manasseh the rest of the clans of the Kohathites were given Aner and Bileam, together with their pasturelands.And from the half-tribe of Manasseh the rest of the clans of the Kohathites were given Aner and Bileam, together with their pasturelands. 6:7171 The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands.The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. 6:7272 From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath,From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, 6:7373 Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands.Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. 6:7474 From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon,From the tribe of Asher they were given Mashal, Abdon, 6:7575 Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands. 6:7676 And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands.And from the tribe of Naphtali they were given Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim, together with their pasturelands. 6:7777 The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands.The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands. 6:7878 From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah,From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, 6:7979 Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands.Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. 6:8080 And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim,And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, 6:8181 Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.Heshbon, and Jazer, together with their pasturelands.
1 Chronicles 7
7:11 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. 7:22 The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. 7:33 The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. 7:44 In addition to them, according to their genealogy, they had 36,000 troops for battle, for they had many wives and children.In addition to them, according to their genealogy, they had 36,000 troops for battle, for they had many wives and children. 7:55 Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies.Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. 7:66 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. 7:77 The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies.The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. 7:88 The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. 7:99 Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor.Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor. 7:1010 The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. 7:1111 All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle.All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle. 7:1212 The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher. 7:1313 The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah. 7:1414 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead.The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. 7:1515 Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. 7:1616 Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. 7:1717 The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. 7:1818 His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 7:1919 And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. 7:2020 The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, 7:2121 Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. 7:2222 Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. 7:2323 And again he slept with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. So he named him Beriah, because tragedy had come upon his house.And again he slept with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. So he named him Beriah, because tragedy had come upon his house. 7:2424 His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth-horon, as well as Uzzen-sheerah.His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth-horon, as well as Uzzen-sheerah. 7:2525 Additionally, Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son,Additionally, Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son, 7:2626 Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, 7:2727 Nun his son, and Joshua his son.Nun his son, and Joshua his son. 7:2828 Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages. 7:2929 And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns. 7:3030 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. 7:3131 The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 7:3232 Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. 7:3333 The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons. 7:3434 The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram. 7:3535 The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 7:3636 The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, 7:3737 Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 7:3838 The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. 7:3939 The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia.The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 7:4040 All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.
1 Chronicles 8
8:11 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 8:22 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 8:33 The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud,The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, 8:44 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 8:55 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 8:66 These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath:These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: 8:77 Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud. 8:88 Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. 8:99 His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, 8:1010 Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families. 8:1111 He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal. 8:1212 The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), 8:1313 and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). 8:1414 Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, 8:1515 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, 8:1616 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah. 8:1717 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, 8:1818 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. 8:1919 Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi, 8:2020 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, 8:2121 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei. 8:2222 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,Ishpan, Eber, Eliel, 8:2323 Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, 8:2424 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, 8:2525 Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak. 8:2626 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, 8:2727 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham. 8:2828 All these were heads of families, the chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.All these were heads of families, the chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. 8:2929 Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah,Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah, 8:3030 and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, 8:3131 Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,Gedor, Ahio, Zecher, 8:3232 and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. 8:3333 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 8:3434 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. 8:3535 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. 8:3636 Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. 8:3737 Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 8:3838 Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. 8:3939 The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. 8:4040 The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.
1 Chronicles 9
9:11 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. 9:22 Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. 9:33 Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem:Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: 9:44 Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. 9:55 From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. 9:66 From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives. 9:77 From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; 9:88 Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; 9:99 and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families.and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families. 9:1010 From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin;From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; 9:1111 Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; 9:1212 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; 9:1313 and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God. 9:1414 From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; 9:1515 Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; 9:1616 Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. 9:1717 These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief;These were the gatekeepers: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was their chief; 9:1818 he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites.he was previously stationed at the King’s Gate on the east side. These were the gatekeepers from the camp of the Levites. 9:1919 Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. 9:2020 In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. 9:2121 Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 9:2222 The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust.The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. 9:2323 So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent.So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. 9:2424 The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south.The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. 9:2525 Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods.Their relatives came from their villages at fixed times to serve with them for seven-day periods. 9:2626 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. 9:2727 They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning.They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. 9:2828 Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out.Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. 9:2929 Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices.Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. 9:3030 And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices.And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. 9:3131 A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread. 9:3232 Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. 9:3333 Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night. 9:3434 All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. 9:3535 Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah.Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. 9:3636 Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, 9:3737 Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. 9:3838 Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. 9:3939 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 9:4040 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. 9:4141 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. 9:4242 Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. 9:4343 Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son. 9:4444 And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
1 Chronicles 10
10:11 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 10:22 The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 10:33 When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him.When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. 10:44 Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. 10:55 When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died.When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died. 10:66 So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house.So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house. 10:77 When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities.When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. 10:88 The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. 10:99 They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temple of their idols and among their people.They stripped Saul, cut off his head, took his armor, and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines to proclaim the news in the temple of their idols and among their people. 10:1010 They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon.They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon. 10:1111 When all the people of Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,When all the people of Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul, 10:1212 all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days.all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. 10:1313 So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance,So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, 10:1414 and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.
1 Chronicles 11
11:11 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. 11:22 Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’”Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 11:33 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. 11:44 Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land.Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. 11:55 The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 11:66 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 11:77 So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David.So David took up residence in the fortress; that is why it was called the City of David. 11:88 He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.He built up the city around it, from the supporting terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. 11:99 And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him.And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of Hosts was with him. 11:1010 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. 11:1111 This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. 11:1212 Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. 11:1313 He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines.He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. 11:1414 But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory. 11:1515 Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 11:1616 At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. 11:1717 David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!”David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” 11:1818 So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD,So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, 11:1919 saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. 11:2020 Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. 11:2121 He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. 11:2222 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion.And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. 11:2323 He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. 11:2424 These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men.These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. 11:2525 He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. 11:2626 Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 11:2727 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, 11:2828 Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, 11:2929 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, 11:3030 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, 11:3131 Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, 11:3232 Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, 11:3333 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, 11:3434 the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite, 11:3535 Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, 11:3636 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, 11:3737 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai, 11:3838 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, 11:3939 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, 11:4040 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 11:4141 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai, 11:4242 Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him, 11:4343 Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite, 11:4444 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite, 11:4545 Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite, 11:4646 Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite, 11:4747 Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
1 Chronicles 12
12:11 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle;Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; 12:22 they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): 12:33 Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; 12:44 Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite; 12:55 Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite;Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite; 12:66 Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites;Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites; 12:77 and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor. 12:88 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: 12:99 Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, 12:1010 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, 12:1111 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, 12:1212 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth,Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, 12:1313 Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh.Jeremiah the tenth, and Machbanai the eleventh. 12:1414 These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand.These Gadites were army commanders, the least of whom was a match for a hundred, and the greatest for a thousand. 12:1515 These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west.These are the ones who crossed the Jordan in the first month when it was overflowing all its banks, and they put to flight all those in the valleys, both to the east and to the west. 12:1616 Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold.Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold. 12:1717 And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.”And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.” 12:1818 Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. 12:1919 Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”)Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) 12:2020 When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh.When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. 12:2121 They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. 12:2222 For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God. 12:2323 Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: 12:2424 From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears.From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. 12:2525 From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. 12:2626 From Levi: 4,600,From Levi: 4,600, 12:2727 including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men,including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, 12:2828 and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. 12:2929 From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time.From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. 12:3030 From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. 12:3131 From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king.From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. 12:3232 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 12:3333 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. 12:3434 From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear.From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. 12:3535 From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle.From Dan: 28,600 prepared for battle. 12:3636 From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle.From Asher: 40,000 fit for service, prepared for battle. 12:3737 And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. 12:3838 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. 12:3939 They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them.They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. 12:4040 And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.
1 Chronicles 13
13:11 Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds.Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. 13:22 And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. 13:33 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” 13:44 And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it.And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it. 13:55 So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim.So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. 13:66 David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. 13:77 So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart. 13:88 David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.David and all the Israelites were celebrating before God with all their might, with songs and on harps and lyres, with tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. 13:99 When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled.When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. 13:1010 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. 13:1111 Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day. 13:1212 That day David feared God and asked, “How can I ever bring the ark of God to me?”That day David feared God and asked, “How can I ever bring the ark of God to me?” 13:1313 So he did not move the ark with him to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.So he did not move the ark with him to the City of David; instead, he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 13:1414 Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.Thus the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house for three months, and the LORD blessed his household and everything he owned.
1 Chronicles 14
14:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. 14:22 And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel. 14:33 And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters.And David took more wives in Jerusalem and became the father of more sons and daughters. 14:44 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, 14:55 Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, 14:66 Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 14:77 Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. 14:88 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them.When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. 14:99 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim.Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. 14:1010 So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.”So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” 14:1111 So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim.So David and his men went up to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, God has burst out against my enemies by my hand.” So they called that place Baal-perazim. 14:1212 There the Philistines abandoned their gods, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire.There the Philistines abandoned their gods, and David ordered that they be burned in the fire. 14:1313 Once again the Philistines raided the valley.Once again the Philistines raided the valley. 14:1414 So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees.So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. 14:1515 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.”As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” 14:1616 So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. 14:1717 And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.And David’s fame went out into every land, and the LORD caused all nations to fear him.
1 Chronicles 15
15:11 David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. 15:22 Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” 15:33 And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it. 15:44 Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites:Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: 15:55 From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; 15:66 from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; 15:77 from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives;from the Gershomites, Joel the chief and 130 of his relatives; 15:88 from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives;from the Elizaphanites, Shemaiah the chief and 200 of his relatives; 15:99 from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives; 15:1010 and from the Uzzielites, Amminadab the chief and 112 of his relatives.and from the Uzzielites, Amminadab the chief and 112 of his relatives. 15:1111 David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. 15:1212 And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. 15:1313 It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.”It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” 15:1414 So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. 15:1515 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 15:1616 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. 15:1717 So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; 15:1818 and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel.and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. 15:1919 The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. 15:2020 Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth.Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth. 15:2121 And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith.And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. 15:2222 Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled.Chenaniah the head Levite was the director of the music because he was highly skilled. 15:2323 Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark. 15:2424 Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. 15:2525 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom.So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. 15:2626 And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. 15:2727 Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. 15:2828 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres.So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. 15:2929 As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.
1 Chronicles 16
16:11 So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 16:22 When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. 16:33 Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. 16:44 David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel. 16:55 Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbalsAsaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals 16:66 and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. 16:77 On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: 16:88 “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. 16:99 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. 16:1010 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 16:1111 Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. 16:1212 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, 16:1313 O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. 16:1414 He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth. 16:1515 Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations—Remember His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— 16:1616 the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac.the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. 16:1717 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: 16:1818 ‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ 16:1919 When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, 16:2020 they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. 16:2121 He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: 16:2222 ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ 16:2323 Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. 16:2424 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. 16:2525 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. 16:2626 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 16:2727 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling. 16:2828 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 16:2929 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; 16:3030 tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. 16:3131 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ 16:3232 Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. 16:3333 Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth. 16:3434 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 16:3535 Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’Then cry out: ‘Save us, O God of our salvation; gather and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.’ 16:3636 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” 16:3737 So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements,So David left Asaph and his associates there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to minister there regularly according to the daily requirements, 16:3838 along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.along with Obed-edom and his sixty-eight relatives. Obed-edom son of Jeduthun, and also Hosah, were to be gatekeepers. 16:3939 And David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in GibeonAnd David left Zadok the priest and his fellow priests before the tabernacle of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon 16:4040 to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep.to regularly present burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of burnt offerings, morning and evening, according to all that was written in the Law of the LORD, which He had commanded Israel to keep. 16:4141 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.” 16:4242 Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate. 16:4343 Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household.Then all the people departed for their homes, and David returned home to bless his household.
1 Chronicles 17
17:11 After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.”After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” 17:22 And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” 17:33 But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying,But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, 17:44 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell.“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: You are not the one to build Me a house in which to dwell. 17:55 For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling.For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought Israel up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved from tent to tent and dwelling to dwelling. 17:66 In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’In all My journeys with all the Israelites, have I ever asked any of the leaders I appointed to shepherd My people, ‘Why haven’t you built Me a house of cedar?’ 17:77 Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel.Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. 17:88 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. 17:99 And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginningAnd I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning 17:1010 and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you.and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you. 17:1111 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 17:1212 He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. 17:1313 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor.I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. 17:1414 But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.” 17:1515 So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire revelation.So Nathan relayed to David all the words of this entire revelation. 17:1616 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? 17:1717 And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God. 17:1818 What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant,What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant, 17:1919 O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises.O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises. 17:2020 O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears.O LORD, there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. 17:2121 And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt.And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself? You made a name for Yourself through great and awesome wonders by driving out nations from before Your people, whom You redeemed from Egypt. 17:2222 For You have made Your people Israel Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God.For You have made Your people Israel Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. 17:2323 And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised,And now, O LORD, let the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house be established forever. Do as You have promised, 17:2424 so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You.so that Your name will be established and magnified forever when it is said, ‘The LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, is God over Israel.’ And may the house of Your servant David be established before You. 17:2525 For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You.For You, my God, have revealed to Your servant that You will build a house for him. Therefore Your servant has found the courage to pray before You. 17:2626 And now, O LORD, You are God! And You have promised this goodness to Your servant.And now, O LORD, You are God! And You have promised this goodness to Your servant. 17:2727 So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
1 Chronicles 18
18:11 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. 18:22 David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. 18:33 As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River.As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. 18:44 David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots.David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. 18:55 When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men.When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. 18:66 Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 18:77 And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.And David took the gold shields that belonged to the officers of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem. 18:88 And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles.And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles. 18:99 When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah,When King Tou of Hamath heard that David had defeated the entire army of Hadadezer king of Zobah, 18:1010 he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze, 18:1111 and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. 18:1212 Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. 18:1313 He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 18:1414 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: 18:1515 Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; 18:1616 Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe;Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Shavsha was the scribe; 18:1717 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.
1 Chronicles 19
19:11 Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son.Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. 19:22 And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, 19:33 the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?”the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” 19:44 So Hanun took David’s servants, shaved their beards, cut off their garments at the hips, and sent them away.So Hanun took David’s servants, shaved their beards, cut off their garments at the hips, and sent them away. 19:55 When someone came and told David about his men, he sent messengers to meet them, since the men had been thoroughly humiliated. The king told them, “Stay in Jericho until your beards have grown back, and then return.”When someone came and told David about his men, he sent messengers to meet them, since the men had been thoroughly humiliated. The king told them, “Stay in Jericho until your beards have grown back, and then return.” 19:66 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah.When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. 19:77 So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle.So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle. 19:88 On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. 19:99 The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country. 19:1010 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. 19:1111 And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. 19:1212 “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. 19:1313 Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 19:1414 So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. 19:1515 When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem. 19:1616 When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them.When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. 19:1717 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him.When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. 19:1818 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. 19:1919 When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were unwilling to help the Ammonites anymore.When Hadadezer’s subjects saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with David and became subject to him. So the Arameans were unwilling to help the Ammonites anymore.
1 Chronicles 20
20:11 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. 20:22 Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city.Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. 20:33 David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem. 20:44 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. 20:55 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 20:66 And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha,And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, 20:77 and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. 20:88 So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.So these descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.
1 Chronicles 21
21:11 Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. 21:22 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.”So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.” 21:33 But Joab replied, “May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?”But Joab replied, “May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?” 21:44 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem. 21:55 And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. 21:66 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him. 21:77 This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. 21:88 Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” 21:99 And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer, 21:1010 “Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’”“Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’” 21:1111 So Gad went and said to David, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You must chooseSo Gad went and said to David, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You must choose 21:1212 between three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies and overtaken by their swords, or three days of the sword of the LORD—days of plague upon the land, with the angel of the LORD ravaging every part of Israel.’ Now then, decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.”between three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies and overtaken by their swords, or three days of the sword of the LORD—days of plague upon the land, with the angel of the LORD ravaging every part of Israel.’ Now then, decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.” 21:1313 David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” 21:1414 So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel fell dead.So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel fell dead. 21:1515 Then God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem, but as the angel was doing so, the LORD saw it and relented from the calamity, and He said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.Then God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem, but as the angel was doing so, the LORD saw it and relented from the calamity, and He said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was standing by the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 21:1616 When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown.When David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem, David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown. 21:1717 And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.”And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.” 21:1818 Then the angel of the LORD ordered Gad to tell David to go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.Then the angel of the LORD ordered Gad to tell David to go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 21:1919 So David went up at the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the LORD.So David went up at the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the LORD. 21:2020 Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves.Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. 21:2121 David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David.David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David. 21:2222 Then David said to Ornan, “Grant me the site of this threshing floor, that I may build an altar to the LORD. Sell it to me for the full price, so that the plague upon the people may be halted.”Then David said to Ornan, “Grant me the site of this threshing floor, that I may build an altar to the LORD. Sell it to me for the full price, so that the plague upon the people may be halted.” 21:2323 Ornan said to David, “Take it! May my lord the king do whatever seems good to him. Look, I will give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering—I will give it all.”Ornan said to David, “Take it! May my lord the king do whatever seems good to him. Look, I will give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering—I will give it all.” 21:2424 “No,” replied King David, “I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the LORD what belongs to you, nor will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”“No,” replied King David, “I insist on paying the full price, for I will not take for the LORD what belongs to you, nor will I offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” 21:2525 So David paid Ornan six hundred shekels of gold for the site.So David paid Ornan six hundred shekels of gold for the site. 21:2626 And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering.And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. 21:2727 Then the LORD spoke to the angel, who put his sword back into its sheath.Then the LORD spoke to the angel, who put his sword back into its sheath. 21:2828 At that time, when David saw that the LORD had answered him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, he offered sacrifices there.At that time, when David saw that the LORD had answered him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, he offered sacrifices there. 21:2929 For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon,For the tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness and the altar of burnt offering were presently at the high place in Gibeon, 21:3030 but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.but David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the LORD.
1 Chronicles 22
22:11 Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.”Then David said, “Here shall be the house of the LORD God, as well as the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 22:22 So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. 22:33 David provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighedDavid provided a large quantity of iron to make the nails for the doors of the gateways and for the fittings, together with more bronze than could be weighed 22:44 and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David.and more cedar logs than could be counted; for the Sidonians and Tyrians had brought a large quantity of cedar logs to David. 22:55 And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death.And David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the LORD must be exceedingly magnificent—famous and glorious throughout all lands. Therefore I must make preparations for it.” So David made lavish preparations before his death. 22:66 Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel.Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. 22:77 “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, 22:88 but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me.but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. 22:99 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign.But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. 22:1010 He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 22:1111 Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would.Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. 22:1212 Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God.Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. 22:1313 Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 22:1414 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. 22:1515 You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— 22:1616 in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 22:1717 Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon:Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon: 22:1818 “Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people.“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people. 22:1919 Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 23
23:11 When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 23:22 Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. 23:33 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. 23:44 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 23:55 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.”4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 23:66 Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. 23:77 The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. 23:88 The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. 23:99 The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan. 23:1010 And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all. 23:1111 Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment.Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. 23:1212 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. 23:1313 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 23:1414 As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. 23:1515 The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. 23:1616 The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first.The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. 23:1717 The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous. 23:1818 The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first.The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. 23:1919 The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. 23:2020 The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second. 23:2121 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. 23:2222 Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. 23:2323 The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all.The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all. 23:2424 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. 23:2525 For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. 23:2626 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 23:2727 For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, 23:2828 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God,but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, 23:2929 as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. 23:3030 They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening.They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. 23:3131 Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them.Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them. 23:3232 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.
1 Chronicles 24
24:11 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 24:22 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. 24:33 With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. 24:44 Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar.Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. 24:55 Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. 24:66 The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar.The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. 24:77 The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, 24:88 the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, 24:99 the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, 24:1010 the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, 24:1111 the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, 24:1212 the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, 24:1313 the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, 24:1414 the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, 24:1515 the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez, 24:1616 the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel, 24:1717 the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul, 24:1818 the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah. 24:1919 This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him.This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him. 24:2020 Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. 24:2121 As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah.As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. 24:2222 From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath.From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. 24:2323 From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. 24:2424 From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir.From the sons of Uzziel: Micah; from the sons of Micah: Shamir. 24:2525 The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah.The brother of Micah: Isshiah; from the sons of Isshiah: Zechariah. 24:2626 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. 24:2727 The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.The descendants of Merari from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. 24:2828 From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons. 24:2929 From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish. 24:3030 And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. 24:3131 As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.
1 Chronicles 25
25:11 Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: 25:22 From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. 25:33 From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. 25:44 From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth. 25:55 All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.All these sons of Heman the king’s seer were given him through the promises of God to exalt him, for God had given Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. 25:66 All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king. 25:77 Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288. 25:88 They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. 25:99 The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1010 the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1111 the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1212 the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1313 the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1414 the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1515 the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1616 the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1717 the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1818 the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:1919 the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2020 the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2121 the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2222 the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2323 the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2424 the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2525 the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2626 the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2727 the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2828 the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:2929 the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:3030 the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; 25:3131 and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.
1 Chronicles 26
26:11 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. 26:22 Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 26:33 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. 26:44 And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, 26:55 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom.Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. 26:66 Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men.Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men. 26:77 Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men. 26:88 All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom.All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. 26:99 Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all. 26:1010 Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first),Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first), 26:1111 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all.Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all. 26:1212 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did.These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. 26:1313 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. 26:1414 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 26:1515 The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons. 26:1616 The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch.The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch. 26:1717 Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse.Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. 26:1818 As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court.As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. 26:1919 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. 26:2020 Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things.Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. 26:2121 From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, 26:2222 the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 26:2323 From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: 26:2424 Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. 26:2525 His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. 26:2626 This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. 26:2727 They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD.They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. 26:2828 Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. 26:2929 From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. 26:3030 From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. 26:3131 As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead.As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. 26:3232 Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.
1 Chronicles 27
27:11 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: 27:22 Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:33 He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month.He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. 27:44 Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:55 The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division.The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:66 This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 27:77 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:88 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:99 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1010 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1111 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1212 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1313 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1414 The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1515 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division. 27:1616 These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; 27:1717 over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; 27:1818 over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; 27:1919 over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel; 27:2020 over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah; 27:2121 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner;over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner; 27:2222 and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel. 27:2323 David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. 27:2424 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. 27:2525 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. 27:2626 Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. 27:2727 Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. 27:2828 Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil. 27:2929 Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. 27:3030 Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. 27:3131 Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. 27:3232 David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. 27:3333 Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. 27:3434 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
1 Chronicles 28
28:11 Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor.Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials and mighty men—every mighty man of valor. 28:22 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 28:33 but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’but God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for My Name, because you are a man of war who has shed blood.’ 28:44 Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel. 28:55 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. 28:66 And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. 28:77 I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’ 28:88 So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever. 28:99 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. 28:1010 Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” 28:1111 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat.Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat. 28:1212 The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things,The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, 28:1313 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 28:1414 the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; 28:1515 the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; 28:1616 the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; 28:1717 the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl; 28:1818 the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD. 28:1919 “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” 28:2020 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. 28:2121 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”
1 Chronicles 29
29:11 Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. 29:22 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. 29:33 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: 29:44 three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings,three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, 29:55 for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” 29:66 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. 29:77 Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron.Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. 29:88 Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 29:99 And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly.And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. 29:1010 Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. 29:1111 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all.Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. 29:1212 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. 29:1313 Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. 29:1414 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. 29:1515 For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope.For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. 29:1616 O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You.O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. 29:1717 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. 29:1818 O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You.O LORD, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the intentions of the hearts of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You. 29:1919 And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.” 29:2020 Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. 29:2121 The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. 29:2222 That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest.That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. 29:2323 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him.So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. 29:2424 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 29:2525 The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him. 29:2626 David son of Jesse was king over all Israel.David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. 29:2727 The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. 29:2828 He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. 29:2929 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer, 29:3030 together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.together with all the details of his reign, his might, and the circumstances that came upon him and Israel and all the kingdoms of the lands.