歴代誌上

History · Old Testament · Traditionally Ezra · c. 450–350 BCE

First Chronicles provides a theological history of Israel, beginning with extensive genealogies from Adam to the post-exilic period and focusing primarily on the reign of King David. The narrative details David's preparation for the construction of the Jerusalem temple and the organization of its Levitical priesthood. It retells elements of 1 and 2 Samuel to emphasize proper worship and the continuity of the Davidic line after the Babylonian exile.

29章

• 1歴代誌上 1This chapter traces human genealogy from Adam to Abraham, listing descendants of Noah, Ishmael, Esau, and the kings of Edom.
• 2歴代誌上 2This chapter lists the sons of Jacob and details the genealogy of Judah, highlighting the family lines of David and Caleb.
• 3歴代誌上 3This chapter records the descendants of King David, tracing his royal lineage through Solomon down to the post-exilic generations.
• 4歴代誌上 4This chapter records further genealogies of the tribe of Judah, including Jabez, and lists the descendants and settlements of Simeon.
• 5歴代誌上 5This chapter details the Transjordanian tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh, recounting their territories, military conflicts, and exile by Assyria.
• 6歴代誌上 6This chapter lists the descendants of Levi, including the high priests and temple musicians, and details their allotted cities and pasturelands.
• 7歴代誌上 7Genealogies are recorded for the northern and western tribes, including Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher, noting their military strength.
• 8歴代誌上 8A detailed genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin is presented, highlighting the ancestral lineage and descendants of King Saul.
• 9歴代誌上 9The chapter records the first post-exilic resettlers of Jerusalem, including priests, Levites, and gatekeepers, before repeating Saul's ancestral genealogy.
• 10歴代誌上 10King Saul dies in battle against the Philistines, and the narrative attributes his downfall to unfaithfulness, transitioning the kingdom to David.
• 11歴代誌上 11David is anointed king of Israel, conquers Jerusalem to establish his capital, and lists his elite, heroic warriors.
• 12歴代誌上 12Numerous skilled warriors from various Israelite tribes align with David at Ziklag and Hebron to establish his kingship.
• 13歴代誌上 13David attempts to bring the ark to Jerusalem, but Uzza's death prompts him to leave it at Obed-edom's house.
• 14歴代誌上 14David builds his palace with Hiram's aid, expands his family, and twice defeats invading Philistine forces through divine guidance.
• 15歴代誌上 15David consecrates the Levites to properly carry the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem amidst joyous music, dancing, and sacrifices.
• 16歴代誌上 16David settles the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem, leads Israel in praise and thanksgiving, and appoints Levites to minister.
• 17歴代誌上 17Nathan delivers God's promise to build David an eternal dynasty, and David responds with a prayer of humble thanksgiving.
• 18歴代誌上 18David defeats various neighboring nations, including the Philistines and Moabites, dedicating their captured treasures to Yahweh.
• 19歴代誌上 19When Ammonites humiliate David's ambassadors, Joab and David lead Israel to victory over the allied Ammonite and Syrian armies.
• 20歴代誌上 20Joab conquers Rabbah while David's forces slay several Philistine giants during subsequent battles at Gezer and Gath.
• 21歴代誌上 21David orders an unauthorized census, causing a plague, which stops when he purchases Ornan's threshing floor and builds an altar.
• 22歴代誌上 22David prepares extensive building materials and charges his son Solomon and Israel's leaders to construct the temple.
• 23歴代誌上 23Aging King David counts the Levites and organizes them into divisions to handle various temple duties and services.
• 24歴代誌上 24David organizes the Aaronic priests and remaining Levites into twenty-four divisions through casting lots for temple service.
• 25歴代誌上 25David and his commanders assign the temple musicians into twenty-four service divisions determined by casting lots.
• 26歴代誌上 26King David organizes the Levites as gatekeepers, treasurers, and administrators for temple service and civil duties in Israel.
• 27歴代誌上 27David organizes the monthly military divisions, tribal leaders, administrators of royal property, and personal advisors.
• 28歴代誌上 28David publicly commissions Solomon to build the temple and delivers the detailed plans and resources for its construction.
• 29歴代誌上 29After the assembly contributes generous offerings for the temple, David praises God, Solomon is anointed king, and David dies.