Chapter 1The genealogies and family ties from Adam to Abraham are given—The posterity of Abraham is listed. Chapter 2The descendants of Israel, Judah, Jesse, Caleb, and others are listed. Chapter 3David’s sons are named—The successors of Solomon to Jeconiah and beyond are listed. Chapter 4The families and descendants of Judah, Simeon, and others are chronicled—Various princes in their families are named. Chapter 5The sons of Joseph received Reuben’s birthright—Judah and his descendants became rulers in Israel—The line of Reuben down to the captivity is given—The Assyrians carry the Reubenites, Gadites, and half of Manasseh into captivity. Chapter 6The sons of Levi, including David’s singers, are listed—The responsibilities of Aaron and his descendants are given—Levite cities are designated in the areas of the various tribes. Chapter 7The sons and families are named for Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher. Chapter 8The sons and chief men of Benjamin are named. Chapter 9The inhabitants of Jerusalem are listed—The responsibilities of the Levites and the areas where they are to serve are listed—The family of Saul is named. Chapter 10The Philistines defeat Israel—Saul dies for his transgressions. Chapter 11David is anointed king in Hebron—He takes Zion, the City of David—His valiant warriors are named and their deeds recounted. Chapter 12David’s mighty men are cataloged—The armies of the tribes of Israel join David at Hebron—Israel rejoices because of King David. Chapter 13David fetches the ark from Kirjath-jearim—Uzza is slain by the Lord when he steadies the ark—The house of Obed-edom prospers because they care for the ark. Chapter 14David marries wives, begets children, and defeats the Philistines; his fame spreads to all nations. Chapter 15David prepares a place for the ark—The Levites bring the ark to Jerusalem—They sing and minister before the Lord. Chapter 16People offer sacrifices and praise the Lord—David delivers a psalm of thanksgiving—He praises the Lord—Asaph, Obed-edom, Zadok, and others minister before the Lord. Chapter 17Nathan first approves David’s building of a house of the Lord, then restrains him—David’s son will build the temple—The triumph of Israel is foretold—David thanks the Lord for His goodness to Israel. Chapter 18David subdues all the adversaries of Israel and reigns in justice over the people. Chapter 19The Ammonites insult David’s messengers and plan war against Israel—David defeats the Ammonites and the Syrians. Chapter 20The Ammonites are overcome—Israel defeats the Philistines. Chapter 21David sins by numbering Israel—The Lord sends pestilence upon the people—David offers sacrifices and the plague is stayed. Chapter 22David prepares gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, and cedar wood for the temple—He charges Solomon to do the work of building it. Chapter 23Solomon is made king—The Levites are numbered and assigned their various religious duties. Chapter 24The sons of Aaron and the rest of the sons of Levi are divided into groups and assigned their duties by lot. Chapter 25The Levite singers and musicians are assigned their duties by lot. Chapter 26The Levites are assigned as porters—They have charge of the treasures, serve as officers and judges, and conduct the outward business pertaining to the Israelites. Chapter 27The officers who serve the king are named—The princes of the tribes of Israel are set forth. Chapter 28David assembles the leaders of Israel—Solomon is appointed to build the temple—David exhorts Solomon and the people to keep the commandments—David gives Solomon the pattern and materials for the temple. Chapter 29All Israel makes a liberal offering for the temple—David blesses and praises the Lord and instructs the people—David dies—Solomon reigns as king—The books of Nathan and Gad are mentioned.