Outline of 1 Chronicles: A remembered people and a promised house

Israel's history begins within humanity and narrows through Abraham toward the chosen family.

Humanity and the line to Abraham 1:1–27 · Abraham's descendants and neighboring families 1:28–42 · Edom's kings and chiefs 1:43–54

The sons of Israel lead into Judah's families, including the line of David and the clans around it.

From Israel's sons to David 2:1–17 · Branches of Hezron's family 2:18–41 · Clans and settlements of Judah 2:42–55

The royal genealogy follows David's house through Judah's kings and into the generations after exile.

David's children 3:1–9 · The kings of Judah 3:10–16 · Descendants after the fall 3:17–24

Families, prayer, work and settlement locate Judah and Simeon within Israel's continuing story.

Judah's families and Jabez's prayer 4:1–23 · Simeon's families and towns 4:24–33 · Pastureland and expansion 4:34–43

The eastern tribes experience God's help but later face exile for abandoning Him.

Reuben and the divided privileges 5:1–10 · Gad and the eastern tribes in battle 5:11–22 · Idolatry ends in deportation 5:23–26

Levi's families and settlements preserve the appointed pattern of service before the LORD.

The priestly line reaches exile 6:1–15 · Other Levitical families 6:16–30 · Music and priestly responsibilities 6:31–53 · Towns among the tribes 6:54–81

The family records preserve the names, losses, strength and settlements of Israel's other tribes.

Issachar, Benjamin and Naphtali 7:1–13 · Manasseh and Ephraim 7:14–29 · Asher's families 7:30–40

Benjamin's family record leads to Saul and continues through Jonathan's descendants.

Benjamin's clans and migrations 8:1–28 · Saul and his descendants 8:29–40

After exile for unfaithfulness, Israel resettles and remembers the duties that sustain worship.

Exile and resettlement 9:1–9 · Priests, Levites and entrusted work 9:10–34 · Saul's family is recalled 9:35–44

Saul dies under God's judgment, and the LORD transfers the kingdom to David.

Defeat on Mount Gilboa 10:1–7 · Dishonor and burial 10:8–12 · The LORD interprets the loss 10:13–14

All Israel anoints David, Jerusalem is secured and mighty men strengthen the kingdom under God's word.

David receives the kingdom and Zion 11:1–9 · The leading warriors 11:10–25 · A wider company of mighty men 11:26–47

Warriors from many tribes join David, and Israel rejoices in the kingdom established by God's word.

Support grows during David's danger 12:1–22 · The tribes bring their forces 12:23–37 · One purpose and shared joy 12:38–40

Israel's joyful procession ends in Uzzah's death, teaching David to approach the holy God on His terms.

Israel agrees to bring the ark 13:1–8 · Uzzah touches the ark and dies 13:9–11 · Fear delays the journey 13:12–14

The LORD establishes David for Israel's sake and guides him to defeat the Philistines.

The kingdom and household grow 14:1–7 · David seeks God before battle 14:8–12 · Fresh guidance brings another victory 14:13–17

Consecrated Levites carry the ark as God commanded, and Israel brings it to Jerusalem with joy.

David corrects the earlier failure 15:1–15 · Musicians and guardians are appointed 15:16–24 · The ark enters with rejoicing 15:25–29

Israel gives thanks for God's faithful covenant and summons the nations to praise the reigning Creator.

The ark and the ministry of thanks 16:1–7 · Remember God's covenant faithfulness 16:8–22 · All the earth is summoned to worship 16:23–36 · Regular worship is established 16:37–43

David plans a house for God, but God promises to establish David's house and kingdom forever.

David's building plan is redirected 17:1–6 · God promises a lasting royal house 17:7–15 · David marvels at undeserved grace 17:16–22 · David asks God to fulfill His word 17:23–27

The LORD gives David victory, and the king dedicates wealth while administering justice for Israel.

Neighboring powers are subdued 18:1–8 · Gifts and further victories 18:9–13 · Justice and royal administration 18:14–17

Ammon humiliates David's envoys, but its hired allies cannot secure victory against Israel.

Comforters are treated as spies 19:1–5 · The allies retreat before Israel 19:6–15 · Aram's renewed resistance fails 19:16–19

Rabbah falls, and Israel's warriors defeat formidable Philistine opponents.

Rabbah is captured 20:1–3 · Philistine champions fall 20:4–8

David's sinful census brings plague, but God restrains judgment and receives sacrifice at the future temple site.

The census brings guilt 21:1–8 · Plague and royal intercession 21:9–17 · An altar is built at full cost 21:18–27 · The place of answered prayer 21:28–30

David prepares abundant resources and charges Solomon and Israel to seek the LORD and build His sanctuary.

The site and materials are prepared 22:1–5 · Solomon receives his calling 22:6–16 · Israel's leaders must help 22:17–19

David organizes Levi's families for the worship and practical work of the LORD's house.

Levitical duties are assigned 23:1–6 · The three family lines are recorded 23:7–23 · New duties follow settled worship 23:24–32

Priests and Levites are arranged by lot for ordered service under God's command.

Aaron's surviving lines are organized 24:1–6 · The priestly turns are listed 24:7–19 · Other Levites receive their places 24:20–31

David appoints trained musicians to praise the LORD, with their service arranged by lot.

Families are appointed for musical prophecy 25:1–8 · Twenty-four groups receive their turns 25:9–31

Gatekeepers, treasurers and officials receive responsibilities for the sanctuary and the people.

Gatekeepers guard their assigned places 26:1–19 · Treasurers care for dedicated resources 26:20–28 · Officials serve across the land 26:29–32

Military divisions, tribal leaders, stewards and counselors sustain David's kingdom under God's promise.

Army divisions rotate monthly 27:1–15 · Tribal leaders and the unfinished census 27:16–24 · Stewards manage royal property 27:25–31 · Counselors serve beside the king 27:32–34

David publicly charges Solomon to seek the heart-searching God and carry out His plan for the sanctuary.

The chosen king and chosen task 28:1–8 · Wholehearted service is required 28:9–10 · The revealed plans are entrusted 28:11–19 · Courage rests on God's presence 28:20–21

Israel gives willingly, David praises the giver of all things and Solomon receives the kingdom.

Leaders and people give freely 29:1–9 · David praises and prays 29:10–20 · Solomon is confirmed as king 29:21–25 · David's reign closes 29:26–30