1 Chronicles
Israel's history from Adam to David with focus on worship
Chapters
Chapter 1
GenealogyAdam to Abraham
Genealogy from Adam through Noah to Abraham
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Chronicles 1:4, 1 Chronicles 1:28
Chapter 2
GenealogyJudah's Line
Genealogy of Judah leading to David
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 2:1, 1 Chronicles 2:3, 1 Chronicles 2:15
Chapter 3
David's FamilyDavid's Sons
David's descendants and the royal line
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 3:1, 1 Chronicles 3:4, 1 Chronicles 3:10
Chapter 4
PrayerOther Judah Clans
Additional clans and families of Judah
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 4:9, 1 Chronicles 4:10, 1 Chronicles 4:43
Chapter 5
BirthrightReuben, Gad, and Manasseh
Genealogy of the Transjordan tribes
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 5:1, 1 Chronicles 5:20, 1 Chronicles 5:25
Chapter 6
LeviLevi's Descendants
Genealogy of the priestly tribe of Levi
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 6:1, 1 Chronicles 6:31, 1 Chronicles 6:48
Chapter 7
GenealogyIssachar, Benjamin, Naphtali
Genealogy of northern tribes
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 7:1, 1 Chronicles 7:6, 1 Chronicles 7:13
Chapter 8
BenjaminBenjamin's Descendants
Detailed genealogy of Benjamin including Saul's family
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 8:1, 1 Chronicles 8:33, 1 Chronicles 8:40
Chapter 9
ExileReturned Exiles
List of those who returned from Babylonian exile
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 9:1, 1 Chronicles 9:2, 1 Chronicles 9:22
Chapter 10
Saul's DeathSaul's Death
Saul's defeat and death on Mount Gilboa
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 10:1, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 1 Chronicles 10:14
Chapter 11
KingshipDavid Made King
David is anointed king and captures Jerusalem
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 11:1, 1 Chronicles 11:3, 1 Chronicles 11:9
Chapter 12
Mighty MenDavid's Mighty Men
List of warriors who joined David
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 12:1, 1 Chronicles 12:18, 1 Chronicles 12:38
Chapter 13
Ark of GodThe Ark Brought to Jerusalem
David's first attempt to bring the ark to Jerusalem
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 13:3, 1 Chronicles 13:6, 1 Chronicles 13:14
Chapter 14
KingshipDavid's House and Victories
David builds his house and defeats the Philistines
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 14:2, 1 Chronicles 14:10, 1 Chronicles 14:17
Chapter 15
Ark of GodArk Brought with Rejoicing
The ark is successfully brought to Jerusalem with proper ceremony
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 15:2, 1 Chronicles 15:16, 1 Chronicles 15:29
Chapter 16
ThanksgivingDavid's Thanksgiving
David's psalm of thanksgiving and appointment of Levites
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 16:8, 1 Chronicles 16:11, 1 Chronicles 16:34
Chapter 17
Davidic CovenantGod's Covenant with David
God promises David an eternal kingdom through his descendants
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 17:11, 1 Chronicles 17:12, 1 Chronicles 17:14
Chapter 18
VictoryDavid's Victories
David's military successes against surrounding nations
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 18:1, 1 Chronicles 18:6, 1 Chronicles 18:13
Chapter 19
KindnessAmmonite War
David's war against the Ammonites and their allies
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 19:2, 1 Chronicles 19:13, 1 Chronicles 19:19
Chapter 20
WarPhilistine Giants
David's men defeat Philistine giants
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 20:1, 1 Chronicles 20:4, 1 Chronicles 20:8
Chapter 21
CensusDavid's Census
David's sinful census and its consequences
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 21:1, 1 Chronicles 21:7, 1 Chronicles 21:17
Chapter 22
TempleTemple Preparations
David prepares materials for the temple
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 22:5, 1 Chronicles 22:8, 1 Chronicles 22:19
Chapter 23
OrganizationLevites Organized
David organizes the Levites for temple service
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 23:1, 1 Chronicles 23:3, 1 Chronicles 23:28
Chapter 24
PriesthoodPriests Organized
David organizes the priests into divisions
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 24:1, 1 Chronicles 24:3, 1 Chronicles 24:19
Chapter 25
MusicMusicians Organized
David organizes the musicians for temple worship
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 25:1, 1 Chronicles 25:7, 1 Chronicles 25:8
Chapter 26
GatekeepersGatekeepers and Officials
Organization of gatekeepers and other temple officials
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 26:1, 1 Chronicles 26:12, 1 Chronicles 26:20
Chapter 27
MilitaryMilitary and Civil Organization
David's military and civil administration
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 27:1, 1 Chronicles 27:23, 1 Chronicles 27:34
Chapter 28
TempleDavid's Charge to Solomon
David charges Solomon to build the temple
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 28:2, 1 Chronicles 28:9, 1 Chronicles 28:20
Chapter 29
God's GreatnessDavid's Prayer and Offering
David's prayer of thanksgiving for temple preparations
Key Verses: 1 Chronicles 29:11, 1 Chronicles 29:14, 1 Chronicles 29:18
About 1 Chronicles
Israel's history from Adam to David with focus on worship
Testament
Old Testament
Author
Ezra