Divisions of the Gatekeepers – 1 Chronicles 26
- The divisions of the gatekeepers are described. Included are the families of Meshelemiah, Obed-edom (a Philistine), and Hosah. They minister in the house of the Lord by guarding the north, south, east, and west gates.
Treasurers and Other Officials
- Other Levites, led by Ahijah, are in charge of the treasuries.
Military Divisions – 1 Chronicles 27
- The eleven divisions of Israel, each with 24,000 troops, are described, along with their commanders.
Leaders of Tribes
- The leaders of the tribes are given:
- Of the tribe of Reuben, Eliezer
- Of the tribe of Simeon, Shephatiah
- Of the tribe of Levi, Hashabiah
- Of Aaron (the priests), Zadok
- Of the tribe of Judah, Elihu
- Of the tribe of Issachar, Omri
- Of the tribe of Zebulun, Ishmaiah
- Of the tribe of Naphtali, Jeremoth
- Of the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea
- Of the tribe of Manasseh (west), Joel
- Of the tribe of Manasseh (east), Iddo
- Of the tribe of Benjamin, Jassiel
- Of the tribe of Dan, Azarel
- Joab had started the consensus but never finished it because the wrath of God fell on Israel, and the total number was never recorded in David's records.
- The officials of the king are described.
David's Charge to Israel – 1 Chronicles 28
- David assembles all the officials and tells them that God had him instruct Solomon to build the temple and that He has chosen Solomon to be king. He exhorts them to seek the Lord and follow His commandments, that they may inhabit the land and leave it as an inheritance to their children.
David's Charge to Solomon
- David exhorts Solomon to know the Lord and serve Him. He then gives Solomon the extensive plans for every part of the temple, which God made clear to David. David encourages Solomon to be strong and courageous, knowing God is with him, and tells him all the people are at his command.
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