1 Chronicles - Chapter-5

Chapter Summary

Line of Reuben, Gad, half of Msmasseh. Captivity for their sins.

Reuben "defiled his father's couch" - what does that mean? Why was this considered wrong? Read Genesis 35:22 for reference.
Why was Reuben's birthright revoked? Was his father justified in revoking his birthright for this, why or why not?
What was constituted in a "birthright"? What were the benefits of having it? What are some privileges or "rights" we have as Christians, if any?
Why might Israel have given his birthright to Joseph after Reuben and not the second oldest, Simeon?
Who were the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab descendants of? Read Genesis 25:15-17. Why, then, are their conflicts with descendants of Israel significant?
What made the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh victorious in their battle? In what ways should we ask God for his help in our own "battles"?
Why did God show favor to the descendants of Israel in their battle against the Ishmaelites? What were some promises he made to them? What promises does he make to Christians about experiencing victory against their enemies?
What was the downfall of the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manassah?
What does this chapter tell us about God's views of idolatry? What are the results of idolatry? What ways do we see idolatry in our own lives?
What does this passage tell us about God's sovereignty over government and rulers? What, then, is our role as citizens under the authorities in our communities? How does being a follower of Jesus affect this?

Genealogy.

Reuben, Judah.

20, 22.