Friday

14-June

1 Chronicles 10-12; Job 16; 1 Corinthians 6

As we begin the narrative in 1^st Chronicles 10, we will recognize lots of familiar accounts from 2^nd Samuel and 1^st and 2^nd Kings.  Just go with it.  It can be frustrating, because the narrative is similar, but different. (This is one reason why I really prefer reading  the Bible chronologically!)

1 Chronicles 10: Saul’s life is summed up very briefly.  What happened to Saul’s head?  How did the valiant men mourn him? Why did Saul die?

1 Chronicles 11: How did Joab become commander-in-chief of David’s army? Who repaired the rest of the city of Jerusalem? Who was Abishai? 

1 Chronicles 12: Who was chief of the thirty? How many warriors came to Hebron to celebrate David’s kingship?

1 Corinthians 6: What seems to be the problem that Paul is addressing? Who will judge angels?

Journal Prompt: How do you think disagreements in the church are best addressed and dealt with?

Answers:

1 Chronicles 10:  Saul’s head (and armor) as taken to a temple of Dagon and ‘mounted’.  The valiant men recovered his head and bones, buried him and then fasted for seven days to mourn his death.  He died for his breach of faith in God.

1 Chronicles 11: Joab became commander-in-chief of David’s army by taking Jerusalem. Joab repaired the rest of the city of Jerusalem. Abishai was one of David’s mighty men. He was the brother of Joab.  Abishai was chief of the 30 according to verse

1 Chronicles 12: Verse 11:20 Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the thirty, but here we read in verse 18 that Amasai is chief of the thirty.  David had a vast army.

1 Corinthians 6:  Paul is addressing the issue of members of the church suing one another in the court system.  He believes the matters should be settled among believers.  The saints will judge angels!