Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The geneology and achivements of the remainder of the tribe of Benjamin and their famous tribal member King Saul are discussed.

The geneologies of several remaining tribe are discussed.  Emphasis is made on the fact that all the tribes together have been a part of the settlement of the land and its challenges from time immemorial.