April 23, 1 Chronicles 1-2
1st and 2nd Chronicles were written by the ‘Chronicler’ and that is just what the author is called, as nobody knows who it was. It was put together and written by a priest, probably around 400 bc. These books are considered a supplement to the books of Samuel and Kings. “The central theme of Chronicles is the significance of the Davidic covenant as the enduring basis of Israel’s life and hope. The Davidic covenant is expressed in the two institutions that derive directly from it: the monarchy and the temple.” (ESV Study Bible) As one of my professors at Regent College pointed out to us, there is very little negative in these books about David - only his shining victories and accomplishments. Why is that? My guess is that this is because the Chronicler is showing the hope of the salvation of the Israelites.
1 Chronicles 1 The beginning chapters of 1st Chronicles is a genealogy. Hopefully by now, you have read most of these names and some of them should be ringing bells, as we have learned about their stories. In this chapter, the list of people is drawn mostly from the book of Genesis, and it serves as a reminder of where Israel came from and their place among the nations. Going back to Adam and tracing through to Israel (Jacob), shows that Israel was a primary focus of God’s from creation.
1 Chronicles 2 shows us the genealogy of David. We also see that Judah is the greatest in Israel as divine, as David comes from there. We read about Tamar, who slept with her father-in-law, Judah, but see here that this is where David came from!
To sum it all up:
- God is so faithful. He has a plan - don't doubt it. Look at the faithfulness of God throughout all these generations. This doesn't just happen by chance, but by a Sovereign God who sees beginning and end and everything in between - it all has a purpose.
- Always know that God is there for you. Trust him and pursue Him not, sin
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