Category: 1 Chronicles
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A General’s Prayer
10When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians. 11The rest of his men he put in the charge of Abishai his brother, and they were arrayed against the Ammonites. 12And he said, “If…
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Wartime, Shepherd King
14So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. 15And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 16and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests; and Shavsha was secretary; 17and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada…
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David, Nathan, and God
1Now when David lived in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” 2And Nathan said to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.” 3But that same night the word of…
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Daily Theological Understanding
34Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!–1 Chronicles 16
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David’s Worship Principles
8Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;make known his deeds among the peoples!9Sing to him, sing praises to him;tell of all his wondrous works!10Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!11Seek the LORD and his strength;seek his presence continually!12Remember the wondrous works that he has done,his miracles and the judgments he…
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David Changed
13Because you [Levites] did not carry it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, because we did not seek him according to the rule.” 14So the priests and the Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. 15And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with…
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David Inquired
8When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. But David heard of it and went out against them. 9Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the Valley of Rephaim. 10And David inquired of God, “Shall I go up against the…
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David’s Failed Leadership
9And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to take hold of the ark, for the oxen stumbled. 10And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark, and he died there before God. 11And David was angry…
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David’s Ultimatum
16And some of the men of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David. 17David went out to meet them and said to them, “If you have come to me in friendship to help me, my heart will be joined to you; but if to betray me to my adversaries, although there is no wrong…
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David’s Squad
10Now these are the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.–1 Chronicles 11
Joel M Bradshaw 