TheWay Bible1 Chronicles KJV
Old Testament · 29 chapters · 942 verses · about 1 hour and 42 minutes to read
Chronicles retells Israel's history for the people who came home from exile, beginning with genealogies from Adam onward. Its account of David centres on the ark, the temple plans, and the ordering of worship.
Author: Not named; traditionally EzraTraditionally dated about 450 BCTheme: David and worship
Chapters
Outline of 1 Chronicles
Key verses
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Well-known verses in 1 Chronicles
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
How long 1 Chronicles is
Chapters: 29Verses: 942Words: about 20,365Read in: about 1 hour and 42 minutesLongest chapter: 1 Chronicles 6 (81 verses)
1 Chronicles is the 13th book of the Bible and the 13th of the Old Testament, between 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of 1 Chronicles?
Not named; traditionally Ezra.
When was 1 Chronicles written?
It is traditionally dated about 450 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
Chronicles retells Israel's history for the people who came home from exile, beginning with genealogies from Adam onward. Its account of David centres on the ark, the temple plans, and the ordering of worship.
How long is 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles has 29 chapters and 942 verses in the King James Version — about 20,365 words.
How long does it take to read 1 Chronicles?
about 1 hour and 42 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in 1 Chronicles?
29.
How many verses are in 1 Chronicles?
942.
What is the longest chapter in 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 6, with 81 verses. The shortest is 1 Chronicles 20, with 8.
Where is 1 Chronicles in the Bible?
1 Chronicles is the 13th book of the Bible and the 13th of the Old Testament, between 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
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