We wrap up 1 Chronicles reflecting on one of David’s final prayers. We examine the seven actions that mark David’s spiritual leadership. We look at interesting questions raised in the book. For example, why are there only seven sons of Jesse listed in David’s genealogy? We also discuss some of the prayers that are mentioned in this book. Scriptures referenced include 1 Chronicles 29:10-19; 1 Chronicles 12:18; 1 Chronicles 2:15; 1 Samuel 16:10, 11; 1 Samuel 17:12; 1 Chronicles 5:1,2; Deuteronomy 21:17; 1 Chronicles 12:8; 1 Chronicles 21:15-30; and 1 Chronicles 5:20.
Psalm 131, a brief yet profound composition by David in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134), offers a lesson in humility and contentment. David's...
What does the Bible say about wives? We share 14 passages of Scripture that give us some answers to this question: Proverbs 14:1; Proverbs...
From the first city built by Cain to the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, the Bible presents a tale of two cities—one marked by...
