The Chapter-A-Day thread. (3)

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[brinny]

He came!!!! Chris Bot was here, and started da new thread!!!!!

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

1 Chronicles Chapter 22

This is a very interesting chapter. We learn in Verse 8 that David was not to build the temple because he had shed much blood upon the earth fighting the enemies of Israel.

Then in Verse 9 we learn that Solomon is to build the temple because he was to be a man of rest. God wanted the Temple in Jerusalem to be built during a time of peace. God promised that there would be a time of peace for the whole of Solomon's reign, so that Solomon could build a beautiful temple to God.

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

Brinny,

Yes Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. God was not happy that King David arranged the death of Uriah so that David could take his wife.

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

1 Chronicles Chapter 23

When David got old he nominated his son Solomon to be the next king of Israel (verse 1)

The Levites were to be the religious leaders and judges (verse 3)

Levites could be religious leader from the age of 20 (verse 24)

Moses and his brother Aaron had many sons and decendents (verse 13)

The Israelites were to stay in Jerusalem from now on (verse 25)

Therefore the Levites were nolonger required to carry the tabernacle (verse 26)

Levites were to stand and praise God every morning and evening (verse 30)

The Levites were to offer all the burnt sacrifices on the sabbaths, new moons and feastdays (verse 31)

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

Brinny,

Christian pray by kneeling or sitting with bowed heads. Compare this with what the Levites were told to do.

Levites were to stand and praise God every morning and evening (verse 30)

 

[brinny]

hmmmm.....there's prob'ly a reason for them to stand and praise God....it must have some special significance to God?

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

hmmmm.....there's prob'ly a reason for them to stand and praise God....it must have some special significance to God?

Brinny.

It says that the Levites were to be religious leaders and it might be that to lead the prayers the Levites would need to be standing.

 

[brinny]

...ok, that makes sense....thank you...

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

1 Chronicles Chapters 24 - 27

These four chapters are printed so that Jews can trace back their ancestry through the generations to the times before King David. There are lists of names that probably have great importance to the Jews.

 

[brinny]

When you think about it, it's precious to actually have a recorded lineage.....if it wasn't there, the lineage could be challenged and/or denied....

God is VERY wise, isn't He?

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

1 Chronicles Chapter.28

King David could not build the temple because he had been a man of war and had shed blood. Verse 3

God chose Solomon to build the temple. Verse 6

David gave to Solomon plans for the temple. Verse 11

King David provided gold and silver for the temple. Verse 14

 

[brinny]

David wisely guided Solomon on the hows and plans and gave all that was needed to build the temple....

the temple must've been magnificent beyond words

...just wondering if it was a glimpse of the glory of heaven...

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

1 Chronicles Chapter 29

King David amasses vast quantities if gold and silver for building the temple. Verse 2.

The Israelites also donate gold and precious stones for the temple. Verse 7.

David praises God in a prayer. Verse 11 - 19.

Now therefore our God we thank thee and praise thy glorious name. Verse 13.

King David dies having reigned 40 years. Verse 27.

 

[brinny]

...thinkin' of the "congregation"....it must've been HUGE...

 

[brinny]

the tribute to David and the manner of his death recorded here, full of honor and grace, was precious to read. David was honored in his death, and would be honored throughout eternity for his heart for God and for being the "apple of God's eye"....

there was no dread or tragic regret in his death, but triumph and victory.

How precious it was that God wove all of it together for David as his earthly life ended. It's quite a testimony.

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

the tribute to David and the manner of his death recorded here, full of honor and grace, was precious to read. David was honored in his death, and would be honored throughout eternity for his heart for God and for being the "apple of God's eye"....

there was no dread or tragic regret in his death, but triumph and victory.

How precious it was that God wove all of it together for David as his earthly life ended. It's quite a testimony.

Brinny.

There can be no doubt that King David was a wonderful man.

King David was never defeated in battle.

The state of Israel grew to its largest size.

This was the high point of Israels power and influence.

Then King David also wrote most of the Psalms.

This was a great man. With a great mind.

The Psalms are the most beautiful words in the Bible.

What a man. What a mind. What a fabulous achievement.

 

[brinny]

I can relate to David through many of his Psalms.....

 

[agamemnonoftroy]

2 Chronicles chapter 1

King David brought the ark to Jerusalem and put it in a tent. Verse 4.

God asked Solomon what he wanted. Verse 7.

Solomon asked for wisdom. Verse 10.

God promised wisdom riches wealth and honour. Verse 12.

 

[brinny]

2 Chronicles chapter 1

King David brought the ark to Jerusalem and put it in a tent. Verse 4.

God asked Solomon what he wanted. Verse 7.

Solomon asked for wisdom. Verse 10.

God promised wisdom riches wealth and honour. Verse 12.

God seemed to be delighted with Solomon's response when asked what he wanted, and God gave him wisdom, the likes that never been seen before, AND riches, honor, and blessings innumerable, because of Solomon's delightful response.

Perhaps this is what it means to bless God, as demonstrated by Solomon's request for wisdom....