The companies that came I. CHRONICLES, XII. BEFORB CHRIST 1047. 2 Or, Shimrite. cir. 1058. a 1 Sam. 27. 2. 6. 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah, 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, 42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him, 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, 44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, 45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, 46 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, 47 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. a these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he 1 Sam. 27. yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. 3 Heb. being yet shut up. ⚫ Judg. 20. 16. 4 Or, Hasmaah. с 2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin. 3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, 4 And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite, 5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite, 6 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites, to David at Ziklag. 10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, 11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, 12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, 13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh. 14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: 2one of the least was over an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand. 15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west. 16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David. 5 BEFORE CHRIST cir. 1058. 2 Or, one least could that was resist an hundred, and the thousand. 3 Heb. filled over greatest a e Josh.3.15. 4 Heb. before them. be one. 17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be 5 Heb. knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, Or, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. G violence. 7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. 21 And they helped David 8 And of the Gadites there sepa-gainst the band of the rovers rated themselves unto David into they were all mighty men of valour, the hold to the wilderness men of and were captains in the host. might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and 42 Sam. 2. buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were das swift as the roes upon the mountains; 6 Heb. of the host. 18. • Heb. as the roes upon the mountains to make haste. 9 Or, with a band. 11 Sam. 30. 1, 9, 10. 23 ¶ And these are the numbers The armies that came BEFORE CHRIST 1048. 1 ch. 10. 14. m1 Sam. 16. 1, 3. 2 Or, prepared. D 2 Sam. 8. 17. 3 Heb. brethren, I. CHRONICLES, XIII. Hebron, to 'turn the kingdom of 24 The children of Judah that 25 Of the children of Simeon, to David at Hebron. 40 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes 2 Or, victual of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. CHAPTER XIII. 1 David fetcheth the ark with great solemnity 27 And Jehoiada was the leader 29 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three Gen. 31. 23. thousand: for hitherto 4° the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul. 4 Heb. a multitude of them. • 2 Sam. 2. 8, 9. 5 Heb. men of names. pEsth. 1. 13. Orrangers of battle, or, ranged in battle. ? Or, set the battle in array. 8 Heb.with 30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men of valour, 5 famous throughout the house of their fathers. 31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king. 32 And of the children of Issachar, Pwhich were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. 33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. 34 And of Naphtali a thousand out a heart captains, and with them with shield and spear thirty and seven thousand. and a 35 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred. 36 And of Asher, such as went 9Or,keeping forth to battle, 'expert in war, forty thousand. their rank. 37 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, an hundred and twenty thousand. 38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king. of meal. 5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt | even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kir-e1Sam.6.21. jath-jearim. & 7.1. 6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-Josh. 15.9. jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it. 6 7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart 'out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. 1 Sam.4.4. 2 Sam. 6. 2. Heb. made ride. the ark to See Num. 4. 15. 8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with 'singing, and with harps, and 7 Heb. with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. 8 songs. 8 Called Nachon, 9 ¶ And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for 2 Sam. 6. 6. the oxen stumbled. 10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Üzza, and he smote him, 'because he put his hand to the ark: and there he in died before God. 11 And David was displeased, be 9 Heb.shook it. Num. 4.15. m Lev.10.2. ch. 15. 13,15. David's two victories BEFORE CHRIST 1045. 2 That is, The breach of Uzza. 3 Heb. removed. D2Sam.6.11. I. CHRONICLES, XIV. against the Philistines. cause the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called 2 Perez-uzza to this day. 12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me? 13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. 14 "And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD As Gen.30. blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. 27. ch. 26. 5. cir. 1043. a2 Sam.5.11, &c. 4 Heb. yet. b ch. 3. 5. 50r, Eliada, 2 Sarn. 5. 10. 2 Sam.5.17. 1047. OW & Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. 2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. 3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. b 4. Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 7 And Elishama, and "Beeliada, and Eliphalet. 8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9 And the Philistines came and 4 ch.11.15. spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 And David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. ment, and they were burned with fire. BEFORE CHRIST 1047. 13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the 2 Sam.5.22. valley. 14 Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon 12 Sam.5.23. them over against the mulberry trees. 15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines. : 16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. 17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD I brought the fear of him upon all nations. CHAPTER XV. 1 David, having prepared a place for the ark, ordereth the priests and Levites to bring it from Obed-edom. 25 He performeth the solemnity thereof with great joy. 29 Michal despiseth him. ND David made him houses in A the city of David, and prepared g2 Sam.5.25, Geba. Josh. 6.27. 2 Chr. 26. 8. Deut. 2.25. & 11. 25. 1042. a place for the ark of God, aandach. 16. 1. pitched for it a tent. 2 Then David said, "None ought to carry the bark of God but the Levites for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. 3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it. 4 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: 11 So they came up to Baal-pera-thren two hundred : zim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of That is, that place Baal-perazim. 9 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore: place of breaches. 12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a command 10 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve. 11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, e Ex. 6. 18. The priests and Levites bring I. CHRONICLES, XVI. the ark from Obed-edom. Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Ammi- | Israel, and the captains over thou BEFORE CHRIST cir. 1042. f 2 Sam. 6.3. ch. 13. 7. g ch. 13. 10, 11. h Ex. 25. 14. Num. 4. 15. & 7.9. 1 ch. 6. 33. k ch. 6. 39. 1 ch. 6. 44. 2 ver. 18, Jaaziel m Ps. 46, title. 3 Or, on the oversee, 4 Or, was for the carriage: he instructed about the carriage. 5 Heb. lifting up. nadab, 12 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it. 13 For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order. 14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel. 15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD. h 16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy. k 17 So the Levites appointed 'Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, 'Ethan the son of Kushaiah; 18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, 19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, 20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, 21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, 4 3 on 22 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for 'song: he instructed about the song, because he was skilful. 23 And Berechiah_and_Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark. 24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, Num. 10.8. the priests, " did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. Ps. 81. 3. o 2 Sam. 6. 12, 13, &c. 1 Kings 8.1. sands, went to bring up the ark of 26 And it came to pass, when God 27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the 2 song with the singers: David also, had upon him an ephod of linen. 28 P Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps. Sontheyt it in the midst of the 12-5pm. 6. 2 And when David had made an 3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel 3 with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; 6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God. 25 ¶ So David, and the elders of David's psalm BEFORE CHRIST cir. 1042. d Ps. 105.1 -15. I. CHRONICLES, XVII. 8 d Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name : let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 14 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. 15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; 16 Even of the covenant which he 13. & 35. 11. made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac ; e Gen. 17.2. & 26.3. & 28. Lev. 19. 4. h 22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. 23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. 24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. k 26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. 27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. 28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. of thanksgiving. m Ps. 106. 47, 48. 35 m And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. 36 Blessed be the LORD God of 1 Kings Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the 15. LORD. 37 ¶ So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: 38 And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters: 8. 15. o Deut. 27. p ch. 21. 29. 2 Chr. 1. 3. 39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, " before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high 1 Kings place that was at Gibeon, 40 To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually r2 morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; 3. 4. 2 Num. 28. 3. Ex. 29, 38. Hcb.in the and in the morning, evening. 41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because ver. 34. his mercy endureth for ever; 2 Chr. 5.13. & 7.3. Ezra 3. 11. 42 And with them Heman and Jer. 33. 11. Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were 3 porters. 43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house. CHAPTER XVII. 1 Nathan first approving the purpose of David, to build God an house, 3 after by the word of God forbiddeth him. 11 He promiseth him blessings and benefits in his seed. 16 David's prayer and thanksgiving. the gate. 3 Heb. for 2 Sam. 6. 19, 20. NOW it came to pass, as David Sam. 7. sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of 1, &c. |