2 Chronicles 13-17 They relied on the LORD
From 2 Chronicles 13-17 Judah and Israel are still enemies and fighting one another. The following passage describes one of their early confrontations. This post is part of my bible in a year series.
01 Old Testament
2 Chronicles 9-12 King Solomon’s Wealth
From 2 Chronicles 9-12 Solomon has taken Pharaoh’s daughter as his wife. I said a few days back this is a promise of future trouble. Today we learn about another influence that can lead people [ Read More … ]
2 Chronicles 6-8 Sabbaths, New Moons and Feasts
From 2 Chronicles 6-8 Solomon has built and dedicated the temple, The LORD has approved what he has done and let the people know this by consuming their offering with fire. Solomon then prays to [ Read More … ]
2 Chronicles 2-5 Even highest heaven, cannot contain him
From 2 Chronicles 2-5 David has passed away and Solomon has been established as king. The LORD offers to give Solomon any gift of his choosing and Solomon requests wisdom and knowledge to govern his [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 28-29 They bowed their heads and payed homage to the LORD
From 1 Chronicles 28-29 The last few chapters of 1 Chronicles continue to describe the organisation of David’s government. Gatekeepers, treasurers, military leaders and the current leadership of the twelve tribes. At the end of [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 25-27 Prophesied with lyres, harps and cymbals
From 1 Chronicles 25-27 The book of first Chronicles near the end has a series of records describing David’s government. It seems David was fairly organised and ruled well. The first few accounts describe the [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 22-24 The LORD be with you!
From 1 Chronicles 22-24 David is about to be gathered up to his fathers. He is getting old and he will die. In today’s passage we look at the parting command he gives Solomon his son to [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 18-21 The six fingered man
From 1 Chronicles 18-21 The six fingered man is remarkable. He has six toes on each foot and is a giant. Perhaps he could play the piano we don’t know. But he like all the [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 15-17 Seek him according to the rule
From 1 Chronicles 15-17 Once David’s reign had been established he attempted to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. But he did not consider the appropriate way to do it. While on the [ Read More … ]
1 Chronicles 12-14 David’s mighty men
From 1 Chronicles 12-14 With Saul dead, David is anointed king. Israel joins him and now both Judah and Israel are united under the same leader. The Jebusites still hold Jerusalem so David takes it [ Read More … ]