2 Chronicles 1:1-17 — Exaltation of Solomon’s Kingdom by Divine Favor
SOLOMON’S KINGDOM MARKED BY WORSHIP, WISDOM AND WEALTH
1 Chronicles 29:1-30 — Final Preparation for Temple Construction as Kingship Transitions from David to Solomon
DAVID’S EXEMPLARY GIVING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT TEMPLE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF OVERFLOWING PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING MARKS THE TRANSITION TO THE REIGN OF SOLOMON
1 Chronicles 28:1-21 — David’s Charge to Solomon and Israel to Execute the Temple Plans
DIVINE PLANS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM AGENDA CALL FOR COURAGEOUS OBEDIENCE BY GOD’S APPOINTED LEADER WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE COVENANT COMMUNITY
1 Chronicles 27:1-34 — Organization of Military Leaders and National Officials
KING DAVID SET THE STAGE FOR SOLOMON’S TEMPLE BUILDING PROJECT BY ORGANIZING THE MILITARY AND RELYING ON WISE CIVIL AND ROYAL OFFICIALS
1 Chronicles 26:1-32 — Organization of Levitical Gatekeepers, Treasurers and Other Officials
LEVITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES ENSURE PROPER ADMINISTRATION
1 Chronicles 25:1-31 — Organization of Levitical Musicians
THE HIGH PRIORITY OF THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP IS REFLECTED IN DAVID’S ORGANIZATION OF THE TEMPLE MUSICIANS
1 Chronicles 23:1 – 24:31 — Census and Organization of Levitical and Priestly Families
PROPER WORSHIP REQUIRES EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
1 Chronicles 22:2-19 — David’s Preparations to Aid Solomon to Build the Temple
THE TRANSITION FROM DAVID TO SOLOMON FOCUSES ON THE PREPARATION AND PROVISION FOR THE BUILDING OF THE TEMPLE
1 Chronicles 21:1 – 22:1 — Preparation for Building of the Temple — Its Location
THE LOCATION OF GOD’S PRESENCE MEDIATES FORGIVENESS AND MERCY DESPITE OUR SIN AND GOD’S MITIGATING JUDGMENT
1 Chronicles 20:4-8 — Slaying of 3 Renowned Philistine Giants
THE LORD SOLIDIFIES DAVID’S KINGDOM WITH 3 IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES OVER PHILISTINE GIANTS
1 Chronicles 19:1 – 20:3 — Rout of the Ammonites and Their Syrian Allies
DAVID RESPONDS TO THE AMMONITE PROVOCATION BY AGGRESSIVELY ROUTING THE AMMONITES AND THEIR SYRIAN ALLIES WITH JOAB LEADING THE TROOPS
1 Chronicles 18:1-17 — David’s Military Victories Expedited by the Lord
THE LORD HELPED DAVID IN ALL OF HIS MILITARY CAMPAIGNS –
EXPANSION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE KINGDOM