Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

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.

Chronicles 1:8 - Benjaminites in Jerusalem

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

Chronicles 1:7 - Ephraim, Benjamin, Issachar, Naftali and more

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.

Chronicles 1:6 - The Levite Clans

The lineage of the Levite clans, where they settled and how they integrated with the rest of the tribes is recorded here.  We learn how David established the framework for the singing and worship in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Chronicles 1:5 - The Eastern Tribes and the Lineage of the High Priest

The Chronicler focus on the history of the tribes that settled east of the Jordan, and the lineage of the high priesthood.

Chronicles 1:4 - Judah and Simeon

We read of the lineage of the rest of the clan of Judah and their geographically close brothers of Simeon.

Chronicles 1:3 - The Davidic Lineage

The Chronicler records the lineage of the House of David.  The people are encouraged to know that the Davidic family is alive and well and ready to reestablish the monarchy when the people are ready.

Chronicles 1:2 - Founding Fathers of Judea

This chapter records the genealogy of the tribe of Judah and the founders of the towns and communities that filled the Judean landscape.