AM K'GS Division of the porters. B.C.1015 (?) 2 S.18.26, Porters. ch.15.17, Asaph. 2 S.6.10, Obed-edom. I CHRONICLES, 26 Charge of the treasure běk ́a-shah, he, his sons, and chief, (for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father Ge.25.28, Parental Par- 12 Among these were the 27 The twentieth to E-li'a- divisions of the porters, even 2 S.18.26, Porters. 30 The three and twentieth to 14 And the lot eastward fell to ri'ah his son, a wise counsellor, 1 K.4.31, Wisdom (9) CHAPTER 26 15 ToO'bed-e'dom southward; and to his sons the house of A-sup'pim. 13 The 16 To Shup'pim and Hō'sah CO hites was Me-shěl-e-mi'ah the 17 Eastward were six Le'vites, the fourth, 19 These are the divisions of 3 Elam the fifth, Je-ho-ha'nan the porters among the sons of 2 S.18.26, Porters. the sixth, E-li-o-e'na-i the sev- Kō're, and among the sons of Mê-ra'ri. enth. was over the treasures of ch.9.26, Treasuries. 21 As concerning the sons of 5 Am'mi-el the sixth, Is'sa-char La'a-dăn; the sons of the Ger ́- See Children (1), Ge.33.5. eighth: for God blessed him. even of La'a-dan the Ger'shon Nu.32.17, Warriors. Ge.10.8, Mighty Men. Nu.3.36, Merarites. 6 Also unto Shem-a-i'ah his ite, were Je-hi'e-li. son were sons born, that ruled 22 The sons of Je-hi'e-li; Ze'- 7 The sons of Shem-a-i'ah; 23 Of the Am ́ram-ites, and the p.p.Nu.3.19. strong men, E-li ́hū, and Sĕm-a- 24 And Shěb'u-el the son of p.p.ch.23.16. had 26 Which Shěl'o-mith and his Courses of the army. Ge.34.28, Spoil. 1 S.1.20, Samuel. 1 S.9.9, Seers. 1 S.9.2, Saul. 2 S.2.18, Joab. Nu.32.17, Warriors. p.p.ch.23.19. Ge.10.8, Mighty Men. p.p.Jos.21.39. p.p.2 Chr.19.11. B.C.1015 (?) p.p.ch.11.11. p.p.Ge.38.29. p.p.2 S.23.9. I CHRONICLES, 27 tains over thousands and hun- Mik'loth also the ruler: in his David's officers. 27 Out of the spoils won in 5 The third captain of the fourth month was A'sa-hěl the 2 S.2.18, Asahel. 29 ¶Of the Iz ́här-ites, Chĕn-a-brother of Jõ ́ăb, and Zĕb-a-di'ah 30 And of the He'bron-ites, 8 The fifth captain for the 31 Among the Hebron-ites four thousand. fathers. In the fortieth year of E'phră-im: and in his course Nu.1.33, Tribe of Ephraim. among them mighty men of the eighth month was Sib'be- p.p.2 S.21.18. 32 And his brethren, men of hites: and in his course were valour, were two thousand and twenty and four thousand. seven hundred chief fathers, 12 The ninth captain for the whom king Da'vid made rulers ninth month was A-bi-e'zēr p.p.ch.11.28. over the Reuben-ites, the Găd'- the An-e-toth ́ite, of the Běn ́ja- Ge.35.18, Benjamin. nas'seh, for every matter per- twenty and four thousand. CHAPTER 27 tenth month was Mã-hăr'a-i the p.p.2 S.23.28. Twelve captains for every several tribes. 14 The eleventh captain for [OW the children of Iş'ra-el the eleventh month was Bê-na the chief fathers and captains children of E'phră-im: and in Nu.1.33, Tribe of Ephraim. of thousands and hundreds, and his course were twenty and their officers that served the four thousand. king in any matter of the 15 The twelfth captain for courses, which came in and the twelfth month was Hěl'da-i went out month by month the Ne-toph'a-thite, of Ŏth ́ni-el: p.p.Jud.3.9. the year, of every course were and four thousand. twenty and four thousand. 16 Furthermore over the 2 Over the first course for the tribes of Is'ra-el: the ruler of first month was Ja-shō'be-am the Reuben-ites was E-li-e'zēr the son of Zăb ́di-el: and in the son of Zich'ri: of the Sim'- Nu.1.22, Tribe of Simeon. his course were twenty and e-on-ites, Sheph-a-ti'ah the son 3 Of the children of Pē ́rez was 17 Of the Le'vites, Hash-a-bi'ah Ex.32.26, Levites. 4 And over the course of the 18 Of Ju'dah, Ê-li'hū, one of De.33.7, Tribe of Judah. [2 Chr.11.18. The princes of the tribes. Jud.1.30, Tribe of Zebulun. 19 Of Zeb'u-lun, Ish-ma-i'ah the 34 And after A-hith'o-phěl was son of O-ba-di'ah: of Naph'ta-li, Je-hoi'a-da the son of Bê-na'iah, 2 S.8.18, Benaiah. Jěr ́i-moth the son of Azri-el: and A-bi'a-thär: and the general 2 S.8.17, Abiathar. Nu.1.33, Tribe of Ephraim. 20 Of the children of E'phră- of the king's army was Jō'ǎb. 2 S.2.18, Joab. Ge.41.51, Manasseh (a). im, Ho-she'ȧ the son of Az-a-zi'- of Zech-a-ri'ah: of Benjamin, CHAPTER 28 David exhorts the people to fear God: B.C.1015 (?) ND David assembled all the princes of Iş'ra-el, the Ja-a'si-el the son of Ab ́ner: princes of the tribes, and the Nu.1.16, Princes. 22 Of Dăn, A-zăr'e-el the son captains of the companies that Nu.31.48, Captains. of Jer'o-hăm. These were the ministered to the king by course, Nu.1.16, Princes, Ne.12.31. princes of the tribes of Isş'ra-el. and the captains over the thou Nu.1.39, Tribe of Dan. Ge.2.15, Agriculture. Ex.22.5, Vineyards. 23 But Da'vid took not the sands, and captains over the Da'vid. for the ark of the covenant of Ex.25.10, Ark (3). 25 ¶ And over the king's treas- the LORD, and for the footstool God's Footstool, Ps.99.5. houses in the fields, in the cit- 3 But God said unto me, Thou ies, and in the villages, and in shalt not build an house for my De.4.39, Sovereignty of God. man of war, and hast shed blood. 26 And over them that did the 4 Howbeit the LORD God of p.p.1 S.16.7. the ground was Ez'ri the son of house of my father to be king Ge.45.8, God Exalts. the increase of the vineyards dah, the house of my father; for the wine cellars was Zab'di and among the sons of my fa- p.p.1 S.16.12. the Shiph ́mite: ther he liked me to make me Hag.2.23, Chosen Instru28 And over the olive trees king over all Iş'ra-el: 1 K.10.27, Sycomore-trees, and the sycomore trees that 5 And of all my sons, (for the [Ps.78.47. Jud.9.9, Olive-trees. Ge.4.2, Shepherds. Ge.12.16, Camels. See Counsel, Pr.11.14. 1 K.4.31, Wisdom (9). 2 S.15.12, Ahithophel. Pr.11.14, Counsellors. [ments. were in the low plains was Ba'- LORD hath given me many See Children (1), Ge.33.5. al-ha'nan the Gěd'e-rite: and sons,) he hath chosen Sol'o- 2 S.5.14, Solomon. over the cellars of oil was Jo'- mon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the ǎsh: 29 And over the herds that fed LORD over Iş'ra-el. in Shâr'on was Shit'ra-i the 6 And he said unto me, Solo- p.p.2 Chr.1.9. that were in the valleys was house and my courts: for I Sha'phat the son of Ad ́la-i: have chosen him to be my son, 1 K.3.13, Honor from God. 30 Over the camels also was and I will be his father. De.14.2, Spir. Adoption. O'bil the Ish'ma-el-ite: and over 7 Moreover I will establish his 32 Also Jon'a-than Da'vid's of the LORD, and in the audi- [ments, ch.29.19. may possess this good land, and Ge.12.7, Promised Land. 33 And A-hith ́o-phěl was the leave it for an inheritance for king's counsellor: and Hu'shai your children after you for ever. the Är'chite was the king's 9 ¶ And thou, Sol'o-mon my companion: son, know thou the God of thy Je.9.24, Spir. Knowledge. David giveth to Solomon Ex.23.25, Serve God, Ps.2.11. De.4.29, Seek God. Mt.6.1, Take Heed. [2 S.7.13. 1 K.2.2, "Be Strong." p.p.Ex.25.40. I CHRONICLES, 29 patterns for the house of God. thoughts: if thou seek him, he 20 And Da'vid said to Solo-2 S.5.14, Solomon, ch.29.23. 11 Then Da'vid gave to for the service of the house of Jud.3.23, Porches, Eze.40.7. the porch, and of the houses 21 And, behold, the courses of p.p.ch.27.1. Ex.25.17, Mercy Seat. Ex.25.40, Divine Plan, v.19. Jn.16.13, "Spirit" Guides. thereof, and of the treasuries the priests and the Le'vites, Ex.32.26, Levites. bers thereof, and of the inner for all the service of the house 12 And the pattern of all that manship every willing skilful Jud.5.2, Willingness. ch.9.26, Treasuries,Ne.10.38. round about, of the treasuries commandment. URTHERMORE Da'vid the king said unto all the congregation, Sol'o-mon my son, 14 He gave of gold by weight whom alone God hath chosen, for all instruments of every 2 Now I have prepared with| all my might for the house of 2 K.10.16, Zealousness. 15 Even the weight for the my God the gold for things to Ge.2.12, Gold. candlesticks of gold, and for be made of gold, and the silver Ex.25.3, Silver (4). their lamps of gold, by weight for things of silver, and the for every candlestick, and for brass for things of brass, the Ex.25.3, Brass. [Pr.17.8. also for the lamps thereof, ac- glistering stones, and of divers 1 K.10.2, Precious Stones, [Ne.10.39. [2 Chr.24.10. [2 Chr.1.6. for every bason; and likewise 4 Even three thousand talents David's thanksgiving. That is, to fill his hand. Jud.5.2, Willingness. 1 K.20.39, Talents (2). Nu.7.13, Munificence. Nu.31.22, Iron, Jb.19.24. 1 K.10.2, Precious Stones. p.p.ch.26.21. 1 S.2.1, Rejoicing (2). Ex.35.22, Liberality. Jos.24.14, Sincerity. Ex.25.2, Giving (1), I CHRONICLES, 29 His reign and death. ing to consecrate his service I seen with joy thy people, this day unto the LORD? which are present here, to offer Ex.25.2, Giving (1). 6 Then the chief of the fa- willingly unto thee. thers and princes of the tribes 18 O LORD God of A ́bră-hăm, of Is'ra-el, and the captains of I'şaac, and of Iş'ra-el,our fathers, thousands and of hundreds, with keep this for ever in the imagthe rulers of the king's work, ination of the thoughts of the offered willingly, [Jb.1.5. heart of thy people, and prepare 1 S.7.3, Spir. Preparation. 7 And gave for the service of their heart unto thee: the house of God of gold five 19 And give unto Sol'o-mon Ge.17.18, Parental Prayers, thousand talents and ten thou- my son a perfect heart, to keep Ex.20.6, Keep Commandsand drams, and of silver ten thy commandments, thy testithousand talents, and of brass monies, and thy statutes, and to Ex.15.26, Statutes. eighteen thousand talents, and do all these things, and to build p.p.Ps.72.1. one hundred thousand talents the palace, for the which I have 2 S.7.13, Solomon's Temple. of iron. made provision. [ments, Ps.78.7. 8 And they with whom pre- 20 TAnd Da'vid said to all the house of the LORD, by the hand congregation blessed the LORD Le.4.13, Congregation. 9 Then the people rejoiced, down their heads, and wor- Ge.22.5, Worshippers. for that they offered willingly, shipped the LORD, and the king. because with perfect heart they 21 And they sacrificed sacri- Ge.46.1, Sacrifices (1), offered willingly to the LORD: fices unto the LORD, and offered [2 Chr.5.6. [2 Chr.15.18. and Da'vid the king also re- burnt offerings unto the LORD, Ex.29.18, Burnt-offerings. Le.4.13, Congregation. Ge.18.23, Prayer (10). De.3.24, God's Greatness. [ship (1). Ps.21.13, God Exalted. p.p.Mt.6.13. De.8.18, Riches (1), Ec.5.19. 10 TWherefore Da'vid blessed even a thousand bullocks, a Nu.7.13, Munificence. the LORD before all the congre- thousand rams, and a thousand gation: and David said, Blessed lambs, with their drink offer- Ge.35.14, Drink-offerings. be thou, LORD God of Is'ra-el ings, and sacrifices in abundance our father, for ever and ever. for all Iş'ra-el: 11 Thine, O LORD, is the 22 And did eat and drink be greatness, and the power, and fore the LORD on that day with the glory, and the victory, and great gladness. And they made 2 Chr.30.21, Gladness. the majesty: for all that is in Sol'o-mon the son of Da'vid king p.p.ch.23.1. the heaven and in the earth is the second time, and anointed Le.8.30, Anointing (2). LORD, and thou art exalted as chief governor, and Zā ́dõk to be 2 S.8.17, Zadok. priest. 12 Both riches and honour 23 Then Sol'o-mon sat on 2 S.5.14, Solomon, 2 Chr.1.1. De.4.39, Sovereignty of God, come of thee, and thou reignest the throne of the LORD as king 2 S.3.10, Throne, Da.7.9. [Jb.9.12. over all; and in thine hand is instead of Da'vid his father, power and might; and in thine and prospered'; and all İş'ra-el Ge.39.3, Prosperity (4). my people, that we should be 25 And the LORD magnified Ge.45.8, God Exalts. this sort? for all things come sight of all Iş'ra-el, and bestowed 1 K.3.13, Honor from God. we given thee. had not been on any king before 15 For we are strangers before him in Iş'ra-el. reigned over İş'ra-el was forty p.p.2 S.5.5. store that we have prepared to in Hebron, and thirty and three Ge.13.18, Hebron, 2 Chr.11.10. build thee an house for thine years reigned he in Je-ru'sa holy name cometh of thine lěm. [Jb.42.17. Ge.13.2, Riches (4), hand, and is all thine own. 28 And he died in a good old Ge.5.4, Longevity (2), |