Archive for December 2016

David had already spoken to Solomon privately, now he speaks to “all the leaders of Israel”, including Solomon. At this stage of his life, David spent in bed due to his age; yet on this occasion, he stood to his feet to speak to these leaders. He reviews what had been in his heart and…

Previously we had the listing of the priests and Levites who had responsibilities for the “ministry” aspects of Israel. Here we find those who were charged with the civic and military responsibilities for Israel. The list seems to have been complied prior to David becoming king over the entire nation of Israel, as the list…

The tasks and genealogies of respective “gatekeepers” are listed for us. This group of men had responsibilities over each of the four primary gates; east, west, north and south. Again we find Obed-Edom and his family listed and given responsibility for the southern gate. Gatekeepers were given the responsibilities to “serve in the house of…