11)
A genealogy from Adam to the clans of Edom. The different lines are given, with the
primary line which will lead to Israel always being given last.
22)
The genealogy of Israel’s sons is now
given. The first chapter focuses on
Judah, with the lines leading to David in the center. A couple outside lines which may reflect
groups that moved into the Southern Kingdom and were absorbed by them are also
listed.
33)
The descendants of David through the end of the
exile are given.
44)
Judah’s genealogy is reiterated in shorter form,
then the descendants of Simeon are given.
Two examples of Simeon’s people getting land are inserted into the
genealogies.
55)
The genealogies of Reuben, Gad, and the
half-tribe of Manasseh, the tribes which settled on the eastern side of the
Jordan. Their victory in war, but also
their transgression and resulting exile, are described.
66)
The genealogy of the Levites (and the high
priests specifically) as well as a listing of Levitical cities which emphasizes
their distribution throughout all of Israel.
77)
Genealogies of the northern tribes west of the Jordan
are given. Strangely, Benjamin is
included and the list bears almost no resemblance to the list for Benjamin in
chapter 8. Zebulun and Dan are left out,
and don’t appear anywhere in the genealogies of Chronicles. Several other errors (referring to Machir and
his sons as Aramean, a “second” in verse 15 with no “first”) suggests that
there may have been copying errors in this chapter.
88)
The genealogy of Benjamin.
99)
A conclusion to the genealogies by listing the
genealogies of the post-exile returners.
Only southern tribes are listed, though Ephraim and Manasseh are also
said to have been there. Special
attention is given to the temple gatekeepers and the family of Saul.
110) The
death and humiliation of Saul and his sons is described and explained as a
result of Saul’s unfaithfulness.
111) David
takes the throne with the support of all Israel. David’s mighty men are described in
detail. None of the intrigue and
conflict that surrounded the transfer of power from Saul’s family to David is
described.
112) Great detail continues to be added about all
the mighty men and troops from all of Israel who came together to support
David.
113) David plans to return the ark to Jerusalem,
but gets scared when Uzzah is killed by it.
114) Gifts to David’s kingdom, wives and sons and
daughters that David is blessed with, and military victories by Israel prove
that David has been firmly established as King of Israel with the blessing of
God.
115) David
brings the ark to Jerusalem, this time following current protocol with the role
of the Levites duly emphasized. The
celebration of the event is clear, but Michal daughter of Saul is bitter.
116) The
ark of the covenant is brought into the tent and people are appointed to
minister to it in various roles. David
gives a psalm of thanksgiving for the occasion (taken from Psalms 105, 96, and
106) which emphasizes thanking God for his provision, works, and fulfillment of
covenant promises, but ends in asking God to rescue them from the surrounding
nations.
117) David
considers building a house (temple) for the ark, but gets word via Nathan that
God desires that not he, but his son, will build the ark’s home. God promises David that He will defend and
protect the people of Israel and that David’s line will be a dynasty propped up
by God himself.
118) God gives David victory in many military
battles, such that he is able to subdue the Philistines, Zobahites, the
Moabites, the Arameans, and the Edomites.
David attains much wealth in these victories, some of which is explicitly
shown to later be used in the temple project.
119) David easily defeats the combined forces of
the Ammonites and Arameans in battle.
220) Minor episodes in battles against the
Ammonites and Philistines are recorded, where David’s mighty men had performed
great deeds. David’s adultery with Bathsheba
had occurred during the period, but is not mentioned here.
221) David is spurred by Satan to conduct a census
of Israel (despite Joab’s attempts to warn him against it), and Israel is
judged as a result. David’s repentance
prevents Israel from being judged even worse, and the demonstration of that
repentance (an altar and sacrifice on Ornan’s threshing floor) leads to the
eventual site of the temple.
222) David prepares everything for Solomon to build
the temple, deeply connecting David to the temple even though he himself is not
allowed to be the one to build it. He
them appoints Solomon to build it, giving him the typical warnings that God
with be with him in strength if he follows in God’s commands.
223) David is given credit for assembling the
Levites and designated how they will hold charge over the temple
activities. An extensive listing of the
Levites is given and their duties are described.
224) David
organizes the priests and their names and numbers and shifts are described.
225) David
organizes the temple musicians, whose role is associated with prophecy. Their names and shifts are described.
226) David
organizes the temple gatekeepers, with their names and shifts and placements
being described. David then appoints
Temple treasurers out of the Levites, and then officers and judges to oversee
Israel.
227) A
list of the commanders of military divisions under David is given. Then the tribal leaders, king’s treasurers,
and counselors are also listed.
228) David
assembles all the leaders together, enthrones Solomon as king, and announces
Solomon’s building of the temple. While
Solomon is designated to build it, it’s clear that every detail of its
construction and preparation has been completely prepared by David. David instructs Solomon to serve God and
follow him absolutely, and warns of consequences if he does not.
229) David
announces all he has provided for the temple’s materials and invites the
gathered leaders to give their own freewill offerings for its construction,
which they do. David then prays to God
at the end of his reign, praising Him, thanking Him, and asking that He keeps
the heart of the people and the mind of Solomon turned towards Him. Solomon is then consecrated as king and all
Israel follows him (directly contradicting the events of 1 Kings 1-2).
1 1 Chronicles: 1 Chronicles appears to primarily revolve
around validating David’s reign. First, by showing the genealogy that led to
and came from David, then by showing the circumstances of his ascension to the
throne, then by showing his religious devotion to the ark and God’s affirmation
given to him in his military victories and wealth he receives, then in his
extensive preparations for the building of the temple. Generally David’s faults are glossed over or
ignored, while the unity of Israel is highlighted and exaggerated.
