Let the Prophets Speak

David appoints 24 groups of Levites in charge of leading the music, song and prayer at the Temple.

David oversees the establishment of the 24 groups of Kohanim (Priests).

David prepares the temple staff according to their families.

David is not the one to build the Temple, as he is a man of war and subjugation of others. Solomon will be the one to build the Temple to spread the glory of God throughout the world.

David is instructed to build an altar to God at the site of the granary of Arnon the Jebusite. The site is then established as the future site of the Temple, representing the importance of humility for our leadership.

David allows pride into his heart and he makes a terrible mistake. As a result the people suffer a horrific plague.

We read of the final subjugation of Ammon by David's forces, and the Philistine giants who continue to rebel against David's rule.

Despite David's attempt at establishing peaceful relations with Ammon, the Ammonites choose to fight instead. This results in another military victory for David against the Arameans who came to help the Ammonites.

Through military conquest and strategic alliances, David establishes Israel as a regional powerhouse.

David approaches God in humility, and get's no response from God Himself. But sometimes silence is the best response.

David wants to build a temple for God but God has other ideas.

The Ark of the Covenant is placed in a tent of honor, and David sings a beautiful prayer. David sings of a time of beautiful harmony between Israel, all the nations of the world, and all of nature itself.

David again attempts to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, only this time he does it right.

David begins to build important alliances, but still has to contend with his implacable foes.

David tries to bring the Holy Ark to his residence in the City of David and he learns some very painful lessons.

The people of Israel coalesce around their new King and support his ascent to the throne.

We read of the ascent of King David to the crown, and his heroes who helped conquer Jerusalem and establish the new united kingdom.

The Chronicler records the tragic episode of the suicide of King Saul and the end of his kingdom. We learn the important lesson that God desires our actions, not just our prayers.

This chapter is the final chapter of genealogies, and it focuses mostly on the family lineages and the tasks assigned to the servants of the Temple.

The geneology and achivements of the remainder of the tribe of Benjamin and their famous tribal member King Saul are discussed.

The geneologies of several remaining tribe are discussed. Emphasis is made on the fact that all the tribes together have been a part of the settlement of the land and its challenges from time immemorial.

The lineage of the Levite clans, where they settled and how they integrated with the rest of the tribes is recorded here. We learn how David established the framework for the singing and worship in the Temple in Jerusalem.

The Chronicler focus on the history of the tribes that settled east of the Jordan, and the lineage of the high priesthood.

We read of the lineage of the rest of the clan of Judah and their geographically close brothers of Simeon.

The Chronicler records the lineage of the House of David. The people are encouraged to know that the Davidic family is alive and well and ready to reestablish the monarchy when the people are ready.