Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Chronicles 29 Commentary David leads from the front. In his position as king, he has mobilized vast quantities of materials for the construction work on the Temple of the LORD. As an individual, he digs deep into his personal wealth and gives generously towards the project. This is an example of good leadership. YouContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 29 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 28 Commentary “He chose Judah as leader, and from the tribe of Judah he chose my family, and from my father’s sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel.” David reflects on the history-long blessing that ran from Abraham to Isaac. And from Isaac to Jacob. It is Jacob whoContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 28 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 27 Commentary The commanders of the army are listed. The numbers are impressive. The named commanders are equivalent to the number of months. The duty Rota is filled from the first month to the last. Every ground is covered. We can also tell that 12 as the number of months in a yearContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 27 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 26 Commentary The Gatekeepers were an important component of the Sanctuary system. Security was required for the physical objects of worship. It wasn’t meant to protect the LORD from burglary. Such a god would not fit the description of the El-Shaddai God of Abraham. The immortal God doesn’t have a need for protectionContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 26 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 25 Commentary Some Bible versions talk of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals. According to the Amplified Bible, ‘this was probably a form of praise and worship designed to declare God’s character and His truths with music and lyrics. It had nothing to do with predicting the future.ContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 25 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 24 Commentary The mention of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, always serves as an invitation to reflect on their untimely death at the Sanctuary. They had offered unauthorized fire before the LORD. The punishment was immediate and fatal. Aaron’s remaining sons, Eleazar and Ithamar would live on and father generations and generations ofContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 24 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 23 Commentary This chapter and the next few chapters look at how the priests and the Levites were organized for service at the Sanctuary. The order of service followed the original formula. The Levites were assistants to the priests, the sons of Aaron. The most sacred of duties and the temple articles wereContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 23 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 22 Commentary It doesn’t feel quite right that David used slave labor to arrange materials for the house of the LORD. Back in the day, Moses used offerings from the Assembly of God’s people to build the Sanctuary. Labor was also willingly donated. David hasn’t copy-pasted this construction philosophy. We are also suspiciousContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 22 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 21 Commentary Yesterday, we saw hints of David’s moral failure with a reference to a time when he remained in Jerusalem. Today, we can examine David’s pride in wanting to know his military strength, as if the victories depended on it. By his own admission, David did ‘a very foolish thing’. Ultimately, sinContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 21 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 20 CommentaryIn the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, and when David decides to remain in Jerusalem, you guess this is David’s moment of moral failure with Bathsheba. But Chronicles isn’t going to repeat the story we all know. Instead, the focus is on two important victories.The first victoryContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 20 Commentary”