2 Chronicles 4: This chapter provides a detailed description of the equipment inside the Temple.
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11/29 Reading (2 Chronicles 1-3; Romans 14)
Introduction to 2 Chronicles: This book begins with the Solomon’s reign and shifts to focus on the history of Judah during the divided monarchy and exile. I noticed that there is no mention of the Northern Kingdom in the introduction. This comes from the NRSV introduction: “The writer excludes the independent history of the Northern Kingdom because he regards both the kingship and the sanctuaries of this new state as an affront to God (13.4–12)” (p. 617). Kinda harsh.
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11/28 Reading (1 Chronicles 28-29; Romans 13)
1 Chronicles 28: As I read the notes to this chapter I was reminded of the fact that I’m surprised that there is so much difference between Chronicles and what was in Samuel and Kings. It’s most likely because the Chronicler wants to put people like David in a better light, but that doesn’t make it right. For example, the notes for this chapter point out that in 2nd Samuel, it wasn’t entirely clear at first who would succeed David. There was even an attempt of a rebellion by Adonijah. In 1st Chronicles, David apparently made it clear that Solomon would be his successor.
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11/27 Reading (1 Chronicles 25-27; Romans 12)
1 Chronicles 25: Organization of the temple musicians by David.
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11/25 Reading (1 Chronicles 22-24; Psalms 68-69)
1 Chronicles 22: David prepares for the construction of the temple. He brings his son, Solomon, to the area and tells him that he will be the one to build the temple because God told David that he had spilled too much blood. David also prepares his generals for Solomon.
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11/24 Reading (1 Chronicles 19-21; Romans 11)
1 Chronicles 19: David’s conquests over the Arameans and the Ammonites. They fall easily.
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11/23 Reading (1 Chronicles 16-18; Romans 10)
1 Chronicles 16: David establishes worship and offers a lengthy song of praise to God.
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11/22 Reading (1 Chronicles 13-15; Romans 9)
1 Chronicles 13: This chapter is about the first time that David tried to move the Ark. I find it interesting that the version told here doesn’t exactly match the first time we learn about David’s attempt to move the Ark in 2 Samuel 6. I thought the Chronicler had access to the original sources.
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Thoughts up this point
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about this experience up to this point and thought I need to just write it down. I expect this to ramble some. And it may not make sense. Oh well.
11/21 Reading (1 Chronicles 10-12; Romans 8)
1 Chronicles 10: Entire chapter is about the death of Saul. The story pretty much matches what we read in earlier text (1 Samuel).
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