1 Chronicles - Chapter-9

Chapter Summary

Record of the Israelites. The charge of certain Levites.

What reason does the Chronicler give for Judah being taken into exile? Why might they be sent into exile for this reason?
It wasn't just Judah that was taken into exile, but the Chronicler highlights them specifically in verse 1. Why?
Why might the first people to return to their possessions (land) after the exile include the temple servants, priests, and Levites?
The Chronicler explains that nearly 1,760 men were in service to the house of God. What does this say about how worshiping the God of the Bible was done in ancient times?
Why might it have been important to have over 1000 "mighty men" in service for the temple, especially as the Israelites return from exile?
How might temple worship have looked different before and after Israel's exile?
How might Israel's exile have affected their relationship with their God, in both positive and negative ways?
Why might a gatekeeper have been an important role for temple service? What does this say about the nature of worship? About the nature of God?
Why might temple-service require some people, including the temple musicians, to keep watch day and night, as the Chronicler describes? What might the consequences be if these people did not do their job faithfully and correctly?
Why might the Chronicler repeat Saul's lineage a second time in verses 35-44? What does this say about Saul's significance in the great story of Scripture? Is Saul a character to emulate in Scripture, yes or no? Why or why not?