Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Chronicles 1:17b - David's Humble Prayer

David approaches God in humility, and get's no response from God Himself. But sometimes silence is the best response.

Chronicles 1:17a - I Don't Need a House!

David wants to build a temple for God but God has other ideas.

Chronicles 1:16 - David's Prayer

The Ark of the Covenant is placed in a tent of honor, and David sings a beautiful prayer. David sings of a time of beautiful harmony between Israel, all the nations of the world, and all of nature itself.

Chronicles 1:15 - Second Time is the Charm

David again attempts to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, only this time he does it right.

Chronicles 1:14 - Alliances and Enemies

David begins to build important alliances, but still has to contend with his implacable foes.

Chronicles 1:13 - David Learns a Painful Lesson

David tries to bring the Holy Ark to his residence in the City of David and he learns some very painful lessons.

Chronicles 1:12 - David's Allies

The people of Israel coalesce around their new King and support his ascent to the throne.

Chronicles 1:11 - King David's Ascent to the Monarchy

We read of the ascent of King David to the crown, and his heroes who helped conquer Jerusalem and establish the new united kingdom.

Chronicles 1:10 - The Suicide of King Saul

The Chronicler records the tragic episode of the suicide of King Saul and the end of his kingdom.  We learn the important lesson that God desires our actions, not just our prayers.

Chronicles 1:9 - The Families of the Temple Servants

This chapter is the final chapter of genealogies, and it focuses mostly on the family lineages and the tasks assigned to the servants of the Temple.