Old Testament
1 Chronicles (KJV)
29 chapters. Choose a chapter to read the full King James text with a short summary.
- 1 Chronicles 1: Every name in history is part of God's story. He was working through families long before the kings came.
- 1 Chronicles 2: God chose the youngest son of an ordinary family to be king. And from this line came Jesus.
- 1 Chronicles 3: Through exile and loss, God kept David's royal line alive, leading to Christ, the Son of David.
- 1 Chronicles 4: One honest prayer stands out in a long list of names. God hears and answers those who call on Him.
- 1 Chronicles 5: Trust brought victory; unfaithfulness brought exile. Keep crying out to God and trusting Him.
- 1 Chronicles 6: Worship through music has been part of God's house for ages. Praise is a calling, not an afterthought.
- 1 Chronicles 7: God remembers the faithful in every tribe. Your family's story matters to Him too.
- 1 Chronicles 8: Even Saul's family line is remembered. God's record is complete, holding both triumphs and failures.
- 1 Chronicles 9: After exile, worship was restored with people serving day and night. God brings His people back to Himself.
- 1 Chronicles 10: Saul's downfall came from not seeking the Lord. Make seeking God your first response, not your last.
- 1 Chronicles 11: David's strength came from God's presence. With Him, small beginnings can grow great.
- 1 Chronicles 12: Ask God to help you understand the times and know what to do. Wisdom serves God's people.
- 1 Chronicles 13: God's presence brings blessing, but He must be honored His way. Good intentions don't replace obedience.
- 1 Chronicles 14: David kept asking God, even after a win. Yesterday's guidance doesn't replace today's prayer.
- 1 Chronicles 15: When we get something wrong, we can learn and do it God's way next time.
- 1 Chronicles 16: God's mercy endures forever. Give thanks for it today.
- 1 Chronicles 17: God's promise of an everlasting King is fulfilled in Jesus (Luke 1:32-33).
- 1 Chronicles 18: Victory belongs to the Lord. Whatever He gives us is best dedicated back to Him.
- 1 Chronicles 19: Do your part with courage, and trust God with the results.
- 1 Chronicles 20: Giants fell not just to David but to his men. God gives victory to all who trust Him.
- 1 Chronicles 21: Even under discipline, it's better to fall into God's hands than man's. His mercy is great.
- 1 Chronicles 22: David prepared for a work he would never see finished. Set your heart to seek God and invest in what lasts.
- 1 Chronicles 23: Begin and end each day with thanks and praise. It was a duty for the Levites; it can be a joy for us.
- 1 Chronicles 24: Order and fairness serve God's house well. Everyone took their turn; no one was too important to serve.
- 1 Chronicles 25: Music can proclaim God's truth. Young and old, beginner and expert, all have a place in worship.
- 1 Chronicles 26: Guarding doors and keeping accounts were part of serving God. No faithful service is unimportant.
- 1 Chronicles 27: Good organization lets many people serve faithfully. Wise counsel is a gift to any leader.
- 1 Chronicles 28: Know God personally and serve Him with a whole heart. If you seek Him, He will be found.
- 1 Chronicles 29: Everything we give to God was His first. Give with joy and a willing heart.