Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Chronicles 19 Commentary “Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight.” Verse 13. We are immediately reminded of the word of the LORD to Joshua. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gaveContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 19 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 18 Commentary The defeat of Hadadezer by David at the Euphrates is very important. That’s how far David’s kingdom and control extended! These are truly great times for the nation.David is living the history-long dream. The LORD had given this land, and the land beyond, to Abraham. Back in the day, the patriarchContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 18 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 17 CommentaryThe material in this chapter is pasted from the 7th chapter of Second Samuel. This account is very important because the LORD repeats the history-long blessing. Compare the following:-“Now I will make your name like the names of the greatest men on earth.” Verse 8b. The LORD is talking to David.“I willContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 17 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 16 Commentary David occupied a political office, but that is our view. The LORD’s view of kingship is very different. The king was a spiritual leader. He was specifically anointed and empowered to lead God’s people in all aspects of righteousness. We are not at all surprised when we see David at theContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 16 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 15 Commentary This is what they needed to do in the first place: carry the ark of God with poles on their shoulders. This task was exclusively for the sons of Aaron, as directed by the LORD through Moses. We cannot be casual about the instructions of the LORD! So David makes hisContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 15 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 14 CommentaryWe have the king of Tyre, Hiram, who thinks very highly of David. He even sends him gifts. On the other hand is the Philistine Community that thinks of David as a thorn in the flesh. Their mission is to find and destroy David. He should not exist at all.At any oneContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 14 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 13 Commentary When good intentions don’t matter, this is one important lesson David learns from this chapter. Only obedience counts. The LORD is to be worshipped on His terms. Every aspect of it is strictly defined. Any violation is punished. Uzzah pays with his life. That is the cost of disobedience. David knowsContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 13 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 12 CommentaryThe blessing of victory resides in decent weaponry, expert task execution, timing, and preparedness. Oneness of heart and loyalty to the common cause. There is a set of values that the LORD ordained to host the blessing of victory. This chapter is full of these values. Of course, it all starts withContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 12 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 11 Commentary You will shepherd my people, Israel, and you will become their ruler. This was God’s message for David, even while Saul was king. It is interesting to see how the LORD prepares individuals for their assignments. David would become a shepherd-king, literally. As a shepherd, David developed an impressive resume for himself.ContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 11 Commentary”

1 Chronicles 10 Commentary The first section is a copy-paste operation by the human author from first Samuel 31. This is beautiful. It tells us that the word of the LORD was very much in print and under preservation, probably much earlier than 350BC. It’s an account of Saul’s final battle against Israel’s perennial enemy,ContinueContinue reading “1 Chronicles 10 Commentary”