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The Book of 1 Chronicles, as well as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings, is a chronicle of the pattern of sin, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration of the nation of Israel. In the same way, God is patient with us and forgives our sin when we come to Him in true repentance (1 John 1:9).
1 Chronicles Summary. by Jay Smith. The book of 1st Chronicles is a book of Narrative History, and Genealogies. The author appears to be the prophet Ezra who wrote it circa 430 B.C. It covers the events from 1000 to 960 B.C. Key personalities are King David and Solomon.
1 Chronicles 1 provides the genealogical framework of the biblical narrative, tracing the lineage of humanity from Adam to the twelve sons of Jacob. This chapter underlines the link between divine providence and human history, weaving the ancestry of notable biblical characters.
But the books of Chronicles, written after the time of the exile, focus on those elements of history that God wanted the returning Jews to meditate upon: obedience that results in God’s blessing, the priority of the temple and priesthood, and the unconditional promises to the house of David.
This summary of the book of 1 Chronicles provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Chronicles.
Read the book of 1 Chronicles from the Bible with full chapters, summary and outline, Bible commentary, and our favorite verses to help you study and understand Scripture.
1 Chronicles 1 Short Summary: The first chapter of 1 Chronicles contains a genealogy from Adam, the first man, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel). God promised to give Abraham’s family the land of Canaan (the Promised Land) and to bless all the nations of the earth through them.