1 Chronicles

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Chapter 1Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 1: From Adam to Abraham

First Chronicles begins with a long list of names. It starts with Adam and goes through Noah and his sons. Then it follows Shem's family to Abraham, and lists the families of Ishmael, Esau, and the kings of Edom.

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Chapter 2Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 2: The Family of Judah

This chapter names the twelve sons of Israel. Then it follows the family of Judah. Through Boaz, Obed, and Jesse, the line leads to David, Jesse's seventh son.

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Chapter 3Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 3: The Sons of David

This chapter lists the sons of King David born in Hebron and in Jerusalem. Then it lists the kings of Judah from Solomon to Josiah, and David's family after the people were taken to Babylon.

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Chapter 4Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 4: The Prayer of Jabez

This chapter lists more families of Judah and Simeon. In the middle of the list, it tells about Jabez, who called on the God of Israel, and God granted what he asked.

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Chapter 5Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 5: They Cried to God

This chapter lists the tribes east of the Jordan: Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh. When they cried to God in battle and trusted Him, He answered them. Later they turned to other gods and were carried away to Assyria.

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Chapter 6Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 6: The Family of Levi

This chapter lists the family of Levi, the tribe that served God. It names the high priests from Aaron, the singers David set over the music in Yahweh's house, and the cities given to the Levites to live in.

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Chapter 7Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 7: More Families of Israel

This chapter lists the families of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. It tells of Ephraim's sorrow and comfort, a daughter named Sheerah who built towns, and Joshua the son of Nun.

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Chapter 8Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 8: The Family of Benjamin

This chapter lists the family of Benjamin. It names the heads of households who lived in Jerusalem and Gibeon, and it traces the family of King Saul and his son Jonathan.

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Chapter 9Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 9: Back in Jerusalem

This chapter tells who lived in Jerusalem when the people came back home. It names priests, Levites, and gatekeepers who guarded the doors of God's house, opened it every morning, and served day and night.

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Chapter 10Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 10: Saul's Last Battle

Saul and his sons fell in battle against the Philistines on Mount Gilboa. Brave men of Jabesh Gilead buried them. The chapter says Saul died because he did not keep Yahweh's word and did not ask Yahweh for help, so the kingdom went to David.

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Chapter 11Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 11: David Becomes King

All Israel came to David at Hebron and anointed him king, as Yahweh had said by Samuel. David took Zion, and it became David's city. David grew greater because Yahweh of Armies was with him. The chapter lists his mighty men, including three who brought him water from Bethlehem.

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Chapter 12Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 12: Helpers Come to David

Men from many tribes came to help David, first at Ziklag and then at Hebron, to make him king. The Spirit came on Amasai, who spoke peace to David. Men of Issachar understood the times. All Israel came with one heart, and there was joy in Israel.

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Chapter 13Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 13: Moving the Ark

David and all Israel agreed to bring God's ark to Jerusalem. They carried it on a new cart with joyful music. When Uzza touched the ark, Yahweh struck him, and David was afraid. The ark stayed at Obed-Edom's house, and Yahweh blessed his house.

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Chapter 14Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 14: David Asks God

Hiram king of Tyre sent cedar and builders for David's house. David knew Yahweh had made him king for the sake of Israel. When the Philistines came, David asked God what to do, obeyed, and won. David's fame went out into all lands.

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Chapter 15Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 15: The Ark Comes Home

David prepared a place for God's ark. This time the Levites carried it on their shoulders with poles, as Moses had commanded. Singers and musicians played with joy, and all Israel brought the ark up to David's city with shouting. Michal looked down on David's dancing.

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Chapter 16Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 16: A Song of Thanks

The ark was placed in the tent, and David offered sacrifices and blessed the people. He gave everyone bread, meat, and raisins. David gave Asaph a psalm of thanks, calling all the earth to praise Yahweh, for he is good and his loving kindness endures forever.

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Chapter 17Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 17: God's Promise to David

David wanted to build a house for God's ark. God said through Nathan that David would not build it, but God would build David a house: one of his sons would build the temple, and God would set his throne up forever. David sat before Yahweh and thanked him.

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Chapter 18Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 18: Victory and Justice

Yahweh gave David victory wherever he went. Nearby nations became his servants and brought gifts. David dedicated the gold, silver, and bronze to Yahweh, and he ruled with justice and righteousness for all his people.

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Chapter 19Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 19: Kindness Refused

David sent messengers to comfort Hanun of Ammon when his father died. Hanun's princes said they were spies, and Hanun shamed them. Ammon hired Syrian armies, but Joab and Abishai encouraged each other to be strong and trust Yahweh, and the enemies fled.

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Chapter 20Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 20: Giants Defeated

Joab led the army against Rabbah, and David received the crown of Ammon's king. Later, in wars with the Philistines, David's men defeated very large men born to the giant in Gath, including the brother of Goliath.

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Chapter 21Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 21: David's Census and God's Mercy

Satan moved David to count Israel, and God was displeased. David confessed his sin. He chose to fall into Yahweh's hand, for his mercies are very great. A plague came, and David asked that it fall on him instead. At Ornan's threshing floor David bought the land at full price, built an altar, and God answered by fire.

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Chapter 22Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 22: Getting Ready to Build

David said Ornan's threshing floor would be the house of Yahweh. He gathered stone, iron, bronze, cedar, gold, and silver. He told Solomon that God had chosen him, a man of peace, to build the temple, and he told the leaders to help Solomon and to seek Yahweh with all their heart.

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Chapter 23Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 23: Jobs for the Levites

David was old, and he made Solomon king. He counted the Levites and gave them their work. They helped the priests in God's house, cared for the holy things and the bread, and stood every morning and evening to thank and praise Yahweh.

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Chapter 24Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 24: Priests Take Turns

The priests from Aaron's sons Eleazar and Ithamar were divided into twenty-four groups by drawing lots, so each group knew its turn to serve in God's house. The rest of the Levites also cast lots, the older and younger families alike.

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Chapter 25Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 25: The Temple Singers

David and the leaders set apart the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with harps, stringed instruments, and cymbals. Two hundred eighty-eight skilled musicians were divided into twenty-four groups by lot, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the student.

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Chapter 26Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 26: Doorkeepers and Treasurers

The doorkeepers of God's house were organized by families and given their gates by lot, small and great alike. God blessed Obed-Edom with many sons. Other Levites kept the treasures of God's house, and some served as officers and judges for all Israel.

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Chapter 27Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 27: David's Leaders

Israel's army had twelve divisions, each serving one month of the year. Each tribe had a leader. David had officers over the fields, vineyards, olive trees, flocks, and treasures, and he had counselors and a friend named Hushai. David did not count those twenty and under, for Yahweh had promised to make Israel like the stars.

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Chapter 28Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 28: Be Strong and Do It

David gathered all Israel's leaders. He told them God chose Solomon to build the temple. He charged Solomon to know God and serve him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for if he sought God, he would be found. David gave Solomon the plans from God and told him to be strong and courageous, for God would not fail him.

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Chapter 29Preschool–Grade 5

1 Chronicles 29: Everything Comes from God

David gave his own gold and silver for God's house, and the leaders and people gave willingly with a perfect heart, and they rejoiced. David blessed Yahweh, saying all things come from him and belong to him. Solomon was made king, and David died at a good old age.

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