1 Chronicles

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.