1 Chronicles - Chapter-7

Chapter Summary

Sons of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephriam, Asher.

Which tribes of Israel are given the most attention by the Chronicler? Why do you think this was done?
Why do you think the Chronicler included the amount of “mighty warriors” or “mighty men” in these tribes?
Why do you think ancient Israelite genealogies included mostly men, despite women playing an important role in these lineages? Are you tempted to be frustrated when you're not given credit or praise for works you believe deserve it? Why or why not?
Many patriarchs and even kings had concubines in Israel’s history. Why might this have been common? If it was common, does that mean God endorses polygamy? Why or why not?
What does it look like for us to comfort someone in a Godly way?
What does it look like for us to mourn in a Godly way?
Many times in the Bible, parents named their children based on events in their life and or circumstances surrounding their birth. Why might parents do this?
It was beneficial for Israel to have many men to form an army, but how were Israel’s wars won?
It might have been tempting for the clan of Ephraim to retaliate and exact revenge. Is revenge ever appropriate for a Christian, why or why not?
Many of the men here are mentioned as heads (leaders) of their father’s house. What are some characteristics of Godly leadership?