1 Chronicles 12 - 570 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 Commentary (preceptaustin.com): beginning with 1Chr 11, the whole of the remaining nineteen chapters of 1 Chronicles are occupied with the reign of David. In these chapters there is no repeating the familiar tale of David's romantic adventures, or of his reign at Hebron, or of his grief over Saul and Jonathan, or of his sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, or of the revolt of Absalom (these, not to mention others, are some of the significant major omissions); but, on the other hand, we are given with great fulness the following matters which are not mentioned in Samuel and Kings - David's abundant preparation of material in advance for the temple (1Chr 22), his preparatory numbering and distributing of the Levites and the priests (1Chr 23-24), his appointment and arrangement of singers and players and porters (1Chr 25:1-26) - all in anticipation of the temple (these, not to mention others, are some of the significant major additions). Application: Remember that Chronicles was written from the priestly perspective, so in these verses, we are reminded of God's goodness and faithfulness in choosing a righteous man to be the King of Israel. The children of God rejoice and pledge their devotion to God's chosen leader. When was the last time I wanted to support a leader like that? Prayer: Lord, I pray for our leaders to know, fear, and serve You with all of their hearts... Comments are closed.
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