1 Chronicles

Old Testament · History · 29 chapters

Genealogies from Adam and a retelling of David’s reign centred on worship and preparation for the temple.

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Written by
Traditionally Ezra
Date
c. 400s BC

Themes

  • God’s people and their story
  • David’s line
  • Worship at the heart of Israel

Outline

  1. Genealogies from AdamChapters 1–9
  2. David’s reignChapters 10–21
  3. Preparing for the templeChapters 22–29

Key verses

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
But I will set him over My house and My kingdom forever, and his throne will be established forever.”
1 Chronicles 17:14
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.
1 Chronicles 29:11