1 Chronicles - Chapter-23

Chapter Summary

Number and distribution of the Levites.

What is the significance of the different roles that the Levites were assigned by David?
Which of the roles stood out to you the most? What in your life would you say influenced your response?
Why do you think the duties were divided among the Levites? Why did they have differing roles?
Why was Aaron set apart? What was expected of him and his sons?
1 Chronicles 23:13 - "The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart to dedicate the most holy things, that he and his sons forever should make offerings before the LORD and minister to him and pronounce blessings in his name forever." (ESV) What does it mean to "dedicate" the most holy things? How did Aaron and His sons "pronounce blessings"? In light of the cross, what "offerings" does God call for your heart to make before Him?
Why did the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle? What larger message does this communicate?
How does this chapter highlight the significance of preparation? What themes of readiness do we see?
1 Chronicles 23:30, “And they were to stand every morning, thanking and praising the LORD, and likewise at evening.” (ESV) How can we apply this to our daily rhythms?
How would you describe the worship practices communicated by David?
What do you think the responsibilities seen being held by the Levites would look like in today’s context?