The Divisions of the Levites 1 When David was old and full of days,he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. 2 Then he gathered all the leaders of…

The Divisions of the Priests 1 The divisions of the descendants of Aaron were as follows: Aaron’s sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 But Nadab and Abihu died…

The Levitical Musicians 1 David and the officers of the army also set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman,and Jeduthun, who were to prophesyaccompanied by lyres, harps, and…

The Levitical Gatekeepers 1 The following were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. 2 Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah…

David’s Secular Officials 1 This is the list of the Israelites, the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and the commanders of hundreds, and their officers who served the…

David Commissions Solomon to Build the Temple 1 David assembled all the leaders of Israel in Jerusalem:the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king’s service,…

Contributions for Building the Temple 1 Then King David said to all the assembly, “My son Solomon — God has chosen him alone — is young and inexperienced. The task…

Solomon’s Request for Wisdom 1 Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom.TheLordhis God was with him and highly exalted him. 2 Then Solomon spoke to all Israel,…

Solomon’s Letter to Hiram 1 Solomon decided to build a temple for the name of Yahweh and a royal palace for himself, 2 so he assigned 70,000 men as porters,…

Building the Temple 1 Then Solomon beganto build theLord’s temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriahwhere theLordhad appeared to his father David, at the site David had prepared on the threshing…