Chapter Summary

The captains for each month. Princes of the twelve tribes. David's several oflicers.

Discussion Questions for 1 Chronicles, Chapter 27

1. Why did every division have 24,000? Was there a significance to this number? How did it align with the theme of order?
2. How was David about to organize with such great detail? Why does the way in which he was to do it important?
3. 1 Chronicles 27:23, “David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the LORD had promised to make Israel as many as the stars of heaven.” Why did The Lord’s promise impact what age range David counted? How were they connected?
4. 1 Chronicles 27:24, “Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but did not finish. Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.” What does this verse speak to you? How does it teach the significance of following through on an ordained task?
5. How does this chapter expand your understanding of skills that can be used for God’s Work?
6. Have you ever viewed order or administration as something that can honor The Lord? Where would you place yourself if this chapter?
7. If you were to apply similar postures of stewardship today, what would that look like for you?
8. 1 Chronicles 27:32, “Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, being a man of understanding and a scribe. He and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons.” (ESV) What do you think of the connection being made between counselor and understanding? How does this shape the way you view counsel from another?
9. 1 Chronicles 27:32-33, “Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.” (ESV) Why do you think it was written down that Hushai the Archite was a friend of David? What is it like seeing details like this recorded in Scripture?
10. What is it like to see how much honor, intentionality, and stewardship went into organizing the kingdom in light of the cross? God now resides within temple of the heart of those that follow him. How do the efforts seen in 1 Chronicles shape the way you value the presence of God within His children?

Key Words/Phrase

Officers, v. 1.

Characters

God, David, Joab, Jonathan, Jeluel, Ahitophel, Hushai, Jehoiada, Abiathar.

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