The People Contribute to the Project 1 King David said to the entire assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is just an inexperienced young man, and the task is great, for this …
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David Commissions Solomon to Build the Temple 1 David assembled in Jerusalem all the officials of Israel, including the commanders of the tribes, the commanders of the army divisions that served …
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Leaders of the Army 1 What follows is a list of Israelite family leaders and commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, as well as their officers who served the king in various matters. Each …
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Divisions of Gatekeepers 1 The divisions of the gatekeepers:From the Korahites: Meshelemiah, son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.2 Meshelemiah’s sons:The firstborn Zechariah, the second Jediael, …
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David Organises the Musicians 1 David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men …
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David Organises the Priests 1 The divisions of Aaron’s descendants were as follows:The sons of Aaron:Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.2 Nadab and Abihu died before their father did; they had no …
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David Organises the Levites 1 When David was old and approaching the end of his life, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.2 David assembled all the leaders of Israel, along with the priests …
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1 David then said, “This is the place where the temple of the Lord God will be, along with the altar for burnt sacrifices for Israel.” David Orders a Temple to Be Built 2 David ordered the …
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The Lord Sends a Plague against Israel 1 An adversary opposed Israel, inciting David to count how many warriors Israel had. 2 David told Joab and the leaders of the army, “Go, count the number of …
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1 In the spring, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, Joab led the army into battle and devastated the land of the Ammonites. He went and besieged Rabbah, while David stayed in Jerusalem. …
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David’s Campaign against the Ammonites 1 Later King Nahash of the Ammonites died and his son succeeded him. 2 David said, “I will express my loyalty to Hanun son of Nahash, for his father was loyal …
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David Conquers the Neighbouring Nations 1 Later David defeated the Philistines and subdued them. He took Gath and its surrounding towns away from the Philistines.2 He defeated the Moabites; the …