1 Chronicles 7 · Grade 4

Families in the North

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Read and Think

Chapter 7 moves quickly through six tribes: Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. For some, the Chronicler counts the mighty men of valor. These families were strong.

The Ephraim section has a short, sad story. Some of Ephraim's sons were killed when they went down to take livestock from Gath. Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him (7:21-22). Later he had another son. He named him Beriah, because there was trouble in his house.

The same family had a daughter, Sheerah. She built Beth Horon the lower and the upper. The family also led to Joshua the son of Nun, who brought Israel into the land. Asher's family closes the chapter. Its men were choice and mighty.

Show What You Know

Which six tribes are listed?
What did Ephraim's brothers do?
Why was the new son named Beriah?
What did Sheerah build?
Who is the famous leader from Ephraim's family?

Think About It

Ephraim's brothers came to comfort him when he was grieving. How can you comfort someone who is sad?
God used a family that had known deep sorrow to bring Joshua. How can God bring hope after sorrow?

Memory Verse

“Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him.”

1 Chronicles 7:22 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for every family. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What would you say to a friend whose family is sad?
How did God use a family that had trouble?