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The Book of 1 Chronicles (MT) — Interlinear Summary

A consolidated companion to the Masoretic-Text 1 Chronicles data set: each chapter rendered as a six-tier Hebrew reverse-interlinear (Hebrew · gloss · parsing · syntax · semantic force · lexical note), with per-verse discourse analysis and a chapter argument-outline.

This document gathers, for each annotated chapter, the theme, the argument outline, and the textual / exegetical note (the text_note of each file, with the shared critical-text preface removed since it is stated once above). Genealogies and David retold with temple-centered focus. The Hebrew follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition (Westminster Leningrad Codex / OSHB); distinctively copyrighted apparatus is not reproduced, and Hebrew (MT) versification is used throughout.

Scope. 29 chapters · 943 verses · 10,790 annotated words.

1 Chronicles

1 Chronicles 1 — דברי הימים א 1

Theme. 1 Chronicles 1 (54 verses in the MT) opens: Adam, Sheth, Enosh, The middle of the chapter continues: The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. It closes: Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These the dukes of Edom.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 1 comprises 54 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-11) — Adam, Sheth, Enosh. Adam, Sheth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. The sons of Ham; Cush, and. Movement II (vv. 12-22) — And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphtho. And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim. And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite, And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and. Movement III (vv. 23-33) — And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these the sons of Joktan. Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, Eber, Peleg, Reu, Serug, Nahor, Terah, Abram; the same Abraham. The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. These their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and. Movement IV (vv. 34-44) — And Abraham begat Isaac. And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel. The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek. The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and. Movement V (vv. 45-54) — And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in. And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead. And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city Avith. And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead. And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 2 — דברי הימים א 2

Theme. 1 Chronicles 2 (55 verses in the MT) opens: These the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, The middle of the chapter continues: And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. It closes: And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, Suchathites. These the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 2 comprises 55 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-11) — These the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and. These the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: three were born to him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of YHWH; and he slew him. And Tamar his daughter in law bare. Movement II (vv. 12-22) — And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse. And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: Whose sisters Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three. And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa Jether the. Movement III (vv. 23-33) — And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Ke. And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, threescore cities. All these the sons of Machir the father of Gilead. And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron's wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa. And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and. Movement IV (vv. 34-44) — Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name Jarha. And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai. And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez. Movement V (vv. 45-55) — And the son of Shammai Maon: and Maon the father of Bethzur. And the son of Shammai Maon: and Maon the father of Bethzur. And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez. And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 3 — דברי הימים א 3

Theme. 1 Chronicles 3 (24 verses in the MT) opens: Now these were the sons of David, which were born to him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: The middle of the chapter continues: Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, It closes: And the sons of Elioenai , Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 3 comprises 24 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Now these were the sons of David, which were born to him in Hebron; the. Now these were the sons of David, which were born to him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. six. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet. Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister. And Solomon's son Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, Movement III (vv. 11-15) — Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son. Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, Amon his son, Josiah his son. And the sons of Josiah , the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. And the sons of Pedaiah , Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: And Hashubah, and Ohel, and. Movement V (vv. 21-24) — And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, t. And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. And the sons of Elioenai ,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 4 — דברי הימים א 4

Theme. 1 Chronicles 4 (43 verses in the MT) opens: The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. The middle of the chapter continues: And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. And ancient things. It closes: And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there to this day.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 4 comprises 43 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These the families of the Zorathites. And these the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister Hazelelponi: And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you wouldest bles. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you wouldest keep from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which the father of Eshton. And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And the sons of wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah th. And the sons of wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. And the sons of Shimon , Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi , Zoheth, and Benzoheth. The sons of Shelah the son of Judah , Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual. And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual, And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These their cities to the reign of David. And their villages , Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities: And all their. Movement V (vv. 37-43) — And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the so. And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah; These mentioned by names princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. And they went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. And they found fat pasture and good, and the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 5 — דברי הימים א 5

Theme. 1 Chronicles 5 (41 verses in the MT) opens: And the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel for he the firstborn began my couch his father gave his birthright of the sons of Joseph son of Israel and not (number after and the firstborn of. The middle of the chapter continues: And they took captive their livestock the camels fifty thousand and flocks two hundred and fifty thousand and donkeys thousand and persons of man a hundred thousand. It closes: Jehozadek went shall you uncover YHWH Judah Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 5 comprises 41 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — And the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel for he the firstborn bega. And the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel for he the firstborn began my couch his father gave his birthright of the sons of Joseph son of Israel and not (number after and the firstborn of. For Judah prevailed against his brother to from it and the firstborn of to Joseph. The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel Enoch and Pallu Hezron and Carmi. The. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — On the day Shaul they did war with and and they fell in their hand and s. On the day Shaul they did war with and and they fell in their hand and settled the tent of on all the face of the rising of of Gilead. And the sons of Gad at a distance lived in the land of Bashan until Salecah. Joel the head and the second and Shaphat in Bashan. His brothers by the house of his father Michael Meshullam and Sheba and and and Eber seven.. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And they did war with and Jetur Naphish and. And they did war with and Jetur Naphish and. And help you upon them is giving in their hand and and all with for as God and they cried out in the battle and he pleaded to them for trusting in it. And they took captive their livestock the camels fifty thousand and flocks two hundred and fifty thousand and donkeys thousand and persons of man a hundred. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — And the sons of Kohath Amram Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel. And the sons of Kohath Amram Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel. And the sons of Amram Aaron and Moses and Miriam and the sons of Aaron Nadab and Abihu Eleazar and Ithamar. Eleazar fathered Phinehas Phinehas and he fathered Abishua. Abishua fathered Bukki Bukki fathered Uzzi. Uzzi fathered Zerahiah Zerahiah fathered Meraioth. Meraioth fathered Amariah Amariah. Movement V (vv. 37-41) — And he fathered Azariah Amariah Amariah fathered Ahitub. And he fathered Azariah Amariah Amariah fathered Ahitub. Ahitub fathered Zadok and fathered Shallum. Shallum fathered Hillkiah Hillkiah fathered Azariah. Azariah fathered and and fathered Jehozadek. Jehozadek went shall you uncover YHWH Judah Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 6 — דברי הימים א 6

Theme. 1 Chronicles 6 (66 verses in the MT) opens: The sons of Levi Gershom Kohath and Merari. The middle of the chapter continues: And Aaron and his sons and he shall turn into smoke on the altar of the burnt offering and on the altar of the incense to all work of holy the holy things and to make atonement on Israel according to all that commanded. It closes: And Heshbon and its pasturelands and Jazer and its pasturelands.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 6 comprises 66 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-14) — The sons of Levi Gershom Kohath and Merari. The sons of Levi Gershom Kohath and Merari. And these the names of the sons of Gershom Libni and Shimei. And the sons of Kohath Amram and Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel. The sons of Merari Mahli and Mushi and these clans of the Levite his father. Gershom Libni his son Jahath his son Zimmah his son. And his son Iddo. Compare his son Zerah his son Jeaterai his. Movement II (vv. 15-28) — Shimea his son Haggiah his son Asaiah his son. Shimea his son Haggiah his son Asaiah his son. And these that standing David on my hand a song the house of YHWH a resting place the ark. And they were to minister before the tabernacle of the tent of meeting the song until and he built Solomon the house of YHWH in Jerusalem and they stood according to their ordinance on the service of. And these who. Movement III (vv. 29-42) — And the sons of Merari their brothers on or left from son of Kishi son o. And the sons of Merari their brothers on or left from son of Kishi son of and son of Malluch. Son of Hashabiah son of Amaziah son of Hillkiah. Son of Amzi son of Bani son of Shamer. Son of Mahli son of and Mushi son of Merari son of Levi. His brothers the Levites is giving to all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God. And Aaron and his sons and. Movement IV (vv. 43-56) — And Hilen and its pasturelands Debir and its pasturelands. And Hilen and its pasturelands Debir and its pasturelands. And and Ashan and its pasturelands and Beth- -shemesh and its pasturelands. And from the tribe of Benjamin Geba and its pasturelands and Alameth and its pasturelands and Anathoth and its pasturelands all their cities three -teen the city of the clan of. And to the sons of Kohath who remained from. Movement V (vv. 57-66) — And from the tribe of Issachar Kedesh and its pasturelands Daberath and. And from the tribe of Issachar Kedesh and its pasturelands Daberath and its pasturelands. And Ramoth and its pasturelands and Anem and its pasturelands. And from the tribe of Asher Mashal and its pasturelands and Abdon and its pasturelands. And to Hukkok and its pasturelands and Rehob and its pasturelands. And from the tribe of Naphtali Kedesh in Galilee. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 7 — דברי הימים א 7

Theme. 1 Chronicles 7 (40 verses in the MT) opens: Now the sons of Issachar , Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. The middle of the chapter continues: And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath born in land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle. It closes: All these the children of Asher, heads of father's house, choice mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war to battle twenty and six thousand men.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 7 comprises 40 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — Now the sons of Issachar , Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. Now the sons of Issachar , Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father's house, , of Tola: valiant men of might in their generations; whose number in the days of David two and twenty thousand and six hundred. And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, head. And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, twenty thousand and two hundred. The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah. And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, And Zabad. Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And Rephah his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son. And Rephah his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, Non his son, Jehoshua his son. And their possessions and habitations , Bethel and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, to Gaza and the towns thereof: And. Movement V (vv. 33-40) — And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These the children of Japhlet. And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 8 — דברי הימים א 8

Theme. 1 Chronicles 8 (40 verses in the MT) opens: Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, The middle of the chapter continues: And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; It closes: And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these of the sons of Benjamin.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 8 comprises 40 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-8) — Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the. Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. And these the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Geba, and they removed. Movement II (vv. 9-16) — And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcha. And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These his sons, heads of the fathers. And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal. The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof: Beriah also, and Shema, who heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of. Movement III (vv. 17-24) — And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber. And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel, And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, Movement IV (vv. 25-32) — And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak;. And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. These heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief . These dwelt in Jerusalem. And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name Maachah: And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and. Movement V (vv. 33-40) — And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Ma. And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. And the son of Jonathan Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. And the sons of Micah , Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza, And Moza begat Binea:. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 9 — דברי הימים א 9

Theme. 1 Chronicles 9 (44 verses in the MT) opens: So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. The middle of the chapter continues: So they and their children the oversight of the gates of the house of YHWH, , the house of the tabernacle, by wards. It closes: And Azel had six sons, whose names these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these the sons of Azel.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 9 comprises 44 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they written in. So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, were carried away to Babylon for their transgression. Now the first inhabitants that in their possessions in their cities , the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims. And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin. And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and. And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, over the host of YHWH, keepers of the entry. And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, YHWH with him. Zechariah. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — And of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should. And of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale. of them also appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. And of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. And Mattithiah, of. Movement V (vv. 37-44) — And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren. And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. And the son of Jonathan Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah. And the sons of Micah ,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 10 — דברי הימים א 10

Theme. 1 Chronicles 10 (14 verses in the MT) opens: Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. The middle of the chapter continues: And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. It closes: And enquired not of YHWH: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 10 comprises 14 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled fr. Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on th. And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. And when all the men of Israel that in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. And it. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and. And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings to their idols, and to the people. And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, They arose,. Movement IV (vv. 13-14) — So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against YHWH, agai. So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against YHWH, against the word of YHWH, which he kept not, and also for asking of a familiar spirit, to enquire ; And enquired not of YHWH: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 11 — דברי הימים א 11

Theme. 1 Chronicles 11 (47 verses in the MT) opens: Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we your bone and your flesh. The middle of the chapter continues: These did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties. It closes: Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 11 comprises 47 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-10) — Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold,. Then all Israel gathered themselves to David to Hebron, saying, Behold, we your bone and your flesh. And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, you he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and YHWH your God said to you, You shall feed my people Israel, and you shall be ruler over my people Israel. Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the. Movement II (vv. 11-20) — And this the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hach. And this the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain at one time. And after him Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who of the three mighties. He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a. Movement III (vv. 21-30) — Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their capt. Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the three. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. And he slew an Egyptian, a man of stature, five cubits high;. Movement IV (vv. 31-40) — Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah t. Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the. Movement V (vv. 41-47) — Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai. Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him, Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 12 — דברי הימים א 12

Theme. 1 Chronicles 12 (41 verses in the MT) opens: And these who came to David and Ziklag again restrained because of Shaul son of Kish now they among the warriors and help you the war. The middle of the chapter continues: And he went to and Ziklag have fallen on it Manasseh Adnah Josabad and Michael Josabad Elihu and the heads of the thousands that to Manasseh. It closes: And also near to them until Issachar Zebulun and Naphtali and they came bread and donkeys the camels mule cattle food flour cake (lump) of figs bunch (cluster) of raisins and wine and oil and cattle and flocks for.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 12 comprises 41 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — And these who came to David and Ziklag again restrained because of Shaul. And these who came to David and Ziklag again restrained because of Shaul son of Kish now they among the warriors and help you the war. And he kissed a bow I will go right I will go left with stones my arrows the bow his brothers Shaul Benjamin. The head Ahiezer Joash the sons of Shemaah Gibeathite and and and the sons of Azmaveth. See also and Jehu of. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — Ezer. Ezer. Compare the head Obadiah the second Eliab the third. Mishmannah the fourth Jeremiah the fifth. Attai the sixth Eliel the seventh. Jehohanan the eighth Elzabad the ninth. Jeremiah the tenth Machbanai eleven- -teen. These from the sons of Gad the heads of the army one hundred the youngest great to a thousand. These they that cross over the Jordan in the. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — And the wind of and you shall clothe Amasai the head of thirty thirty to. And the wind of and you shall clothe Amasai the head of thirty thirty to you David with son of Jesse peace peace to you in peace and help you for and help you your God corresponding David and he gave them the head of a troop. Manasseh have fallen on David when he goes in with the Philistines on Shaul for battle and not and help you for counsel and he sent. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — Jehoiada. Jehoiada. Compare to to Aaron and with him three thousand and seven hundred. And a boy mighty ability and the house of his father princes twenty and two. And from the sons of Benjamin brother of Shaul three thousand and to here or for profit keeping the charge of the house of Shaul. And from the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred the mighty men. Movement V (vv. 37-41) — Asher and he went out to war and he arranged war forty thousand. Asher and he went out to war and he arranged war forty thousand. And from the region across the Jordan from the Reubenite and the Gadite and half of the tribe of Manasseh in all article of to war war a hundred and twenty thousand. All these the men of war and he arranged the arrangement, complete your heart came to Hebron and reigned David on all Israel and. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 13 — דברי הימים א 13

Theme. 1 Chronicles 13 (14 verses in the MT) opens: And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, with every leader. The middle of the chapter continues: And David and all Israel played before God with all might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. It closes: And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And YHWH blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 13 comprises 14 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, with ev. And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, with every leader. And David said to all the congregation of Israel, If good to you, and of YHWH our God, let us send abroad to our brethren every where, left in all the land of Israel, and with them to the priests and Levites in their cities suburbs, that they may gather themselves to us: And. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even to the. So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even to the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim. And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, , to Kirjathjearim, which to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God YHWH, that dwelleth the cherubims, whose name is called . And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And when they came to the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his h. And when they came to the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. And the anger of YHWH was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. And David was displeased, because YHWH had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to. Movement IV (vv. 13-14) — So David brought not the ark to himself to the city of David, but carrie. So David brought not the ark to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And YHWH blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 14 — דברי הימים א 14

Theme. 1 Chronicles 14 (17 verses in the MT) opens: Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. The middle of the chapter continues: And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. It closes: And the fame of David went out into all lands; and YHWH brought the fear of him upon all nations.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 14 comprises 17 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, w. Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. And David perceived that YHWH had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. Now these the names. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet. And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard , and went out against them. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and will you deliver them into mine hand? And YHWH said to him, Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand. So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God has broken in upon. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley. And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley. Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said to him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. And it shall be, when you shall hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall go out to battle: for God is. Movement V (vv. 17) — And the fame of David went out into all lands; and YHWH brought the fear. And the fame of David went out into all lands; and YHWH brought the fear of him upon all nations. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 15 — דברי הימים א 15

Theme. 1 Chronicles 15 (29 verses in the MT) opens: And made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. The middle of the chapter continues: And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of YHWH. It closes: And it came to pass, the ark of the covenant of YHWH came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 15 comprises 29 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the a. And made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent. Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them has YHWH chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister to him for ever. And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of YHWH to his place,. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and. Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty: Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred: Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore: Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve. And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — For because you not at the first, YHWH our God made a breach upon us, fo. For because you not at the first, YHWH our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order. So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of YHWH God of Israel. And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, to sound with cymbals of brass;. So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, to sound with cymbals of brass; And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth; And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. And Chenaniah, chief of the. Movement V (vv. 25-29) — So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, wen. So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to bring up the ark of the covenant of YHWH out of the house of Obededom with joy. And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the covenant of YHWH, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. And David clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 16 — דברי הימים א 16

Theme. 1 Chronicles 16 (43 verses in the MT) opens: So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. The middle of the chapter continues: , Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. It closes: And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 16 comprises 43 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-9) — So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that. So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God. And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of YHWH. And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to. Movement II (vv. 10-18) — Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek YHWH. Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek YHWH. Seek YHWH and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember his marvellous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; O you seed of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones. He YHWH our God; his judgments in all the earth. Be you mindful. Movement III (vv. 19-27) — When you were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. When you were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. And they went from nation to nation, and from kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, , Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Sing to YHWH, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the. Movement IV (vv. 28-36) — Give to YHWH, you kindreds of the people, give to YHWH glory and strengt. Give to YHWH, you kindreds of the people, give to YHWH glory and strength. Give to YHWH the glory to his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship YHWH in the beauty of holiness. Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let say among the nations,. Movement V (vv. 37-43) — So he left there before the ark of the covenant of YHWH Asaph and his br. So he left there before the ark of the covenant of YHWH Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah porters: And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of YHWH in the high place. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 17 — דברי הימים א 17

Theme. 1 Chronicles 17 (27 verses in the MT) opens: Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of YHWH under curtains. The middle of the chapter continues: But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore. It closes: Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may be before you for ever: for you blessest, O YHWH, and blessed for ever.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 17 comprises 27 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Natha. Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of YHWH under curtains. Then Nathan said to David, Do all that in your heart; for God with you. And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying, Go and tell David my servant,. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — Now therefore thus shall you say to my servant David, Thus says YHWH of. Now therefore thus shall you say to my servant David, Thus says YHWH of hosts, I took you from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that you shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: And I have been with you whithersoever you have walked, and have cut off all your enemies from before you, and have made you a name like the name of the great men that in. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mer. I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took from that was before you: But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore. According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David. And David the king came. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — O YHWH, for your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, have y. O YHWH, for your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all this greatness, in making known all great things. O YHWH, none like you, neither God beside you, according to all that we have heard with our ears. And what one nation in the earth like your people Israel, whom God went to redeem his own people, to make you a name of. Movement V (vv. 25-27) — For you, O my God, have told your servant that you will build him an hou. For you, O my God, have told your servant that you will build him an house: therefore your servant has found to pray before you. And now, YHWH, you are God, and have promised this goodness to your servant: Now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may be before you for ever: for you blessest, O YHWH, and blessed for ever. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 18 — דברי הימים א 18

Theme. 1 Chronicles 18 (17 verses in the MT) opens: Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. The middle of the chapter continues: Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; It closes: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David chief about the king.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 18 comprises 17 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and su. Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, brought gifts. And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah to Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. And David took from him. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, D. And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. Then David put in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, brought gifts. Thus YHWH preserved David whithersoever he went. And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of. Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadarezer king of Zobah; He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. Them also king David. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servan. And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. Thus YHWH preserved David whithersoever he went. So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. And Joab the son of Zeruiah over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder. And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of. Movement V (vv. 17) — And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites;. And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David chief about the king. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 19 — דברי הימים א 19

Theme. 1 Chronicles 19 (19 verses in the MT) opens: Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead. The middle of the chapter continues: Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put in array against the Syrians. It closes: And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 19 comprises 19 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of. Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon died, and his son reigned in his stead. And David said, I will shew kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, because his father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammon. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — Then there went , and told David how the men were served. Then there went , and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and return. And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before t. And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come by themselves in the field. Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put in array against the Syrians. And the rest of the people he delivered to the hand of. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people. Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let YHWH do good in his sight. So Joab and the people that with him drew nigh before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him. And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother,. Movement V (vv. 17-19) — And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jorda. And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 20 — דברי הימים א 20

Theme. 1 Chronicles 20 (8 verses in the MT) opens: And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out , Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David. The middle of the chapter continues: And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff like a weaver's beam. It closes: These were born to the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 20 comprises 8 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that k. And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out , Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jai. And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff like a weaver's beam. And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of stature, whose fingers and toes four and twenty, six , and six : and he also was the son of the giant. But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 21 — דברי הימים א 21

Theme. 1 Chronicles 21 (30 verses in the MT) opens: And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. The middle of the chapter continues: And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of YHWH stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders clothed in sackcloth, fell upon. It closes: But David could not go before it to enquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of YHWH.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 21 comprises 30 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know . And Joab answered, YHWH make his people an hundred times so many more as they : but, my lord the king, they not all my lord's. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech you, do away the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly. And YHWH spake to Gad, David's seer, saying, Go and tell David, saying, Thus says YHWH, I offer you three : choose you. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the. And David said to Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of YHWH; for very great his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man. So YHWH sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men. And God sent an angel to Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, YHWH beheld, and he repented him of the. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the name of YH. And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the name of YHWH. And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the threshingfloor, and bowed himself to David with face to the ground. Then David said to. Movement V (vv. 25-30) — So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weig. So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. And David built there an altar to YHWH, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon YHWH; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering. And YHWH commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof. At that time. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 22 — דברי הימים א 22

Theme. 1 Chronicles 22 (19 verses in the MT) opens: Then David said, This the house of YHWH God, and this the altar of the burnt offering for Israel. The middle of the chapter continues: He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever. It closes: Now set your heart and your soul to seek YHWH your God; arise therefore, and build you the sanctuary of YHWH God, to bring the ark of the covenant of YHWH, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 22 comprises 19 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-4) — Then David said, This the house of YHWH God, and this the altar of the b. Then David said, This the house of YHWH God, and this the altar of the burnt offering for Israel. And David commanded to gather together the strangers that in the land of Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, and for the joinings; and brass in. Movement II (vv. 5-8) — And David said, Solomon my son young and tender, and the house to be bui. And David said, Solomon my son young and tender, and the house to be builded for YHWH exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for YHWH God of Israel. And David said to Solomon,. Movement III (vv. 9-12) — Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I wi. Behold, a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness to Israel in his days. He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for. Movement IV (vv. 13-16) — Then shall you prosper, if you takest heed to fulfil the statutes and ju. Then shall you prosper, if you takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which YHWH charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of YHWH an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron. Movement V (vv. 17-19) — David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son,. David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, , not YHWH your God with you? and has he given you rest on every side? for he has given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before YHWH, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek YHWH your God; arise therefore, and build you the. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 23 — דברי הימים א 23

Theme. 1 Chronicles 23 (32 verses in the MT) opens: So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel. The middle of the chapter continues: And the sons of Eliezer , Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. It closes: And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the holy , and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of YHWH.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 23 comprises 32 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king ove. So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel. And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. Of which, twenty and four thousand to set. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — The sons of Laadan; the chief Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. The sons of Laadan; the chief Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These the chief of the fathers of Laadan. And the sons of Shimei , Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four the sons of Shimei. And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons;. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — The sons of Moses , Gershom, and Eliezer. The sons of Moses , Gershom, and Eliezer. Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel the chief. And the sons of Eliezer , Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. Of. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the. And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them. The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. These the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of YHWH, from the. Movement V (vv. 29-32) — Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and fo. Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for the pan, and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size; And to stand every morning to thank and praise YHWH, and likewise at even; And to offer all burnt sacrifices to YHWH in the sabbaths, in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 24 — דברי הימים א 24

Theme. 1 Chronicles 24 (31 verses in the MT) opens: Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. The middle of the chapter continues: The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, It closes: These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 24 comprises 31 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron. Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office. And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim. The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, Movement III (vv. 15-21) — The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses. The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul, The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah. These the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of YHWH, according to their manner, under. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. And the sons ; Jeriah , Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth. the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir. The brother of Michah Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah. The sons of Merari Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno. The sons of Merari by. Movement V (vv. 29-31) — Concerning Kish: the son of Kish Jerahmeel. Concerning Kish: the son of Kish Jerahmeel. The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers. These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 25 — דברי הימים א 25

Theme. 1 Chronicles 25 (31 verses in the MT) opens: Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen. The middle of the chapter continues: The ninth to Mattaniah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: It closes: The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 25 comprises 31 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of. Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — And they cast lots, ward against , as well the small as the great, the t. And they cast lots, ward against , as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons twelve: The third to Zaccur, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The fourth to Izri, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The fifth to Nethaniah, , his. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — The eighth to Jeshaiah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve:. The eighth to Jeshaiah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The ninth to Mattaniah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The tenth to Shimei, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The eleventh to Azareel, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The twelfth to Hashabiah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The thirteenth to Shubael, , his sons, and his. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — The fifteenth to Jeremoth, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve:. The fifteenth to Jeremoth, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The sixteenth to Hananiah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The eighteenth to Hanani, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The nineteenth to Mallothi, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The twentieth to Eliathah, ,. Movement V (vv. 29-31) — The two and twentieth to Giddalti, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve:. The two and twentieth to Giddalti, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve: The four and twentieth to Romamtiezer, , his sons, and his brethren, twelve. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 26 — דברי הימים א 26

Theme. 1 Chronicles 26 (32 verses in the MT) opens: Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. The middle of the chapter continues: Eastward six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two two. It closes: And his brethren, men of valour, two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 26 comprises 32 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites Meshelemiah the. Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. And the sons of Meshelemiah , Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. Moreover the sons of Obededom , Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethre. All these of the sons of Obededom: they and their sons and their brethren, able men for strength for the service, threescore and two of Obededom. And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;) Hilkiah the second,. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. To Obededom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. To Shuppim and Hosah westward, with the gate Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward. Eastward six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two two. At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, two at Parbar. These the divisions of the porters. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of. The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, over the treasures of the house of YHWH. Of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, the Uzzielites: And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, ruler of the treasures. And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his. Movement V (vv. 29-32) — Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons for the outward business over I. Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges. of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of YHWH, and in the service of the king. Among the Hebronites Jerijah the chief,. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 27 — דברי הימים א 27

Theme. 1 Chronicles 27 (34 verses in the MT) opens: Now the children of Israel after their number, , the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month. The middle of the chapter continues: Of Judah, Elihu, of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael: It closes: And after Ahithophel Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king's army Joab.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 27 comprises 34 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-7) — Now the children of Israel after their number, , the chief fathers and c. Now the children of Israel after their number, , the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course twenty and four thousand. Over the first course for the first month Jashobeam the son. Movement II (vv. 8-14) — The fifth captain for the fifth month Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his. The fifth captain for the fifth month Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his course twenty and four thousand. The sixth for the sixth month Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: and in his course twenty and four thousand. The seventh for the seventh month Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course twenty and four thousand. The eighth for the. Movement III (vv. 15-21) — The twelfth for the twelfth month Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: a. The twelfth for the twelfth month Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course twenty and four thousand. Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: Of Judah, Elihu, of the. Movement IV (vv. 22-28) — Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These the princes of the tribes of Israel. But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because YHWH had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens. Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the. Movement V (vv. 29-34) — And over the herds that fed in Sharon Shitrai the Sharonite: and over th. And over the herds that fed in Sharon Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds in the valleys Shaphat the son of Adlai: Over the camels also Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses Jehdeiah the Meronothite: And over the flocks Jaziz the Hagerite. All these the rulers of the substance which king David's. Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 28 — דברי הימים א 28

Theme. 1 Chronicles 28 (21 verses in the MT) opens: And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and. The middle of the chapter continues: Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy. It closes: And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and with you for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 28 comprises 21 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes. And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — And he said to me, Solomon your son, he shall build my house and my cour. And he said to me, Solomon your son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him my son, and I will be his father. Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of YHWH, and in the audience of our God, keep. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the. Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of YHWH, and of all the chambers round about, of the. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — And by weight gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and sil. And by weight gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver: Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons by weight for every bason; and by weight for every bason of silver: And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the. Movement V (vv. 21) — And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the ser. And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and with you for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people wholly at your commandment. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

1 Chronicles 29 — דברי הימים א 29

Theme. 1 Chronicles 29 (30 verses in the MT) opens: Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, young and tender, and the work great: for the palace not for man, but for YHWH God. The middle of the chapter continues: O YHWH our God, all this store that we have prepared to build you an house for your holy name of your hand, and all your own. It closes: With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

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Textual note. 1 Chronicles 29 comprises 30 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-6) — Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son. Furthermore David the king said to all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, young and tender, and the work great: for the palace not for man, but for YHWH God. Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for of gold, and the silver for of silver, and the brass for of brass, the iron for of iron, and wood. Movement II (vv. 7-12) — And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talen. And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. And they with whom stones were found gave to the treasure of the house of YHWH, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. Then the people. Movement III (vv. 13-18) — Now therefore, our God, we thank you, and praise your glorious name. Now therefore, our God, we thank you, and praise your glorious name. But who I, and what my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things of you, and of your own have we given you. For we strangers before you, and sojourners, as all our fathers: our days on the earth as a shadow, and none abiding. O YHWH our God, all. Movement IV (vv. 19-24) — And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, y. And give to Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep your commandments, your testimonies, and your statutes, and to do all , and to build the palace, the which I have made provision. And David said to all the congregation, Now bless YHWH your God. And all the congregation blessed YHWH God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped YHWH, and. Movement V (vv. 25-30) — And YHWH magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and b. And YHWH magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. And the time that he reigned over Israel forty years; seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three reigned he in Jerusalem. And he died in a. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.