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Monday, May 29th, 2023
the Week of Proper 3 / Ordinary 8
the Week of Proper 3 / Ordinary 8
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Bibliographical Information
Flemming, Donald C. "Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9". "Fleming's Bridgeway Bible Commentary". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bbc/1-chronicles-9.html. 2005.
Flemming, Donald C. "Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9". "Fleming's Bridgeway Bible Commentary". https://studylight.org/
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Verses 1-34
First group to return to Jerusalem (9:1-34)
At the time of writing, the first of the exiles had just returned to Jerusalem, having been given permission by the Persian king Cyrus (2 Chronicles 36:22-23). The writer lists the heads of the families who returned (9:1-9). He points out that priests, Levites and temple servants also returned, to emphasize that the re-establishment of the nation Israel had to be on the basis of the religious order appointed by David before the captivity (10-16).
Just as gate-keepers were needed to guard the tabernacle and the temple in former times, so they would be needed to guard the temple in rebuilt Jerusalem (17-21). The writer records how David organized the guards’ working hours and duties in the former temple (22-27). Even everyday matters, such as the care of temple equipment and the preparation of incense, spices and sacred foods, were carefully planned and supervised (28-32). People such as musicians and singers, who were to be ready for duty any time, day or night, lived in some of the temple buildings (33-34).
Verses 35-44
9:35-22:1 THE REIGN OF DAVID
End of the line of Saul (9:35-10:14)
Saul is introduced by listing his genealogy once again (35-44). However, the Chronicler passes over the reign of Saul in silence, for his concern is with the dynasty of David. Saul’s death alone is recounted, since that was the means of bringing in the reign of David. It was also God’s judgment on Saul for his unfaithfulness and disobedience (10:1-14; see notes on 1 Samuel 31:1-13).