历代志上

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