David Defeats the Ammonites and the Syrians 1 Some time later King Nahash of Ammon died, and his son Hanun became king. 2 King David said, “I must show loyal…

David Captures Rabbah 1 The following spring, at the time of the year when kings usually go to war, Joab led out the army and invaded the land of Ammon;…

David Takes a Census 1 Satan wanted to bring trouble on the people of Israel, so he made David decide to take a census. 2 David gave orders to Joab…

1 So David said, “This is where the Temple of the Lord God will be. Here is the altar where the people of Israel are to offer burnt offerings.” Preparations…

1 When David was very old, he made his son Solomon king of Israel. The Work of the Levites 2 King David brought together all the Israelite leaders and all…

The Work Assigned to the Priests 1 These are the groups to which the descendants of Aaron belong. Aaron had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 Nadab and…

The Temple Musicians 1 King David and the leaders of the Levites chose the following Levite clans to lead the worship services: Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. They were to proclaim…

The Temple Guards 1 These are the assignments of work for the Levites who served as Temple guards. From the clan of Korah there was Meshelemiah son of Kore, of…

Military and Civil Organization 1 This is the list of the Israelite heads of families and clan leaders and their officials who administered the work of the kingdom. Each month…

David’s Instructions for the Temple 1 King David commanded all the officials of Israel to assemble in Jerusalem. So all the officials of the tribes, the officials who administered the…