June 13 & 14, 2026
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Reading along with us in 1 Chronicles and Luke? Here’s today’s reading:
1 Chronicles 23 (NIV)
The Levites
1 When David was old and full of years, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.
2 He also gathered together all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. 3 The Levites thirty years old or more were counted, and the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand.…..Continue Reading
There were many responsibilities involved in the functions of the temple, and so numbering and assigning the priests and Levites who assisted them was very important. It struck me that 4,000 of them would be dedicated to playing music in praise to God. How important praise is for us as it reenforces who God is and what He has done and how it is only fitting that He would be lifted high in our hearts that we may trust and obey Him.
1 Chronicles 23
1 CHRONICLES 23
1Chronicles 23
David prepares for the transition of power to his son, Solomon. With great order and care, people are placed with specific roles in the temple. It seems like the temple was a very bubbly place and there was always much work to do there. It is not surprising considering all the activity of sacrifice and worship that happened there.
I Chronicles 23
1 Chronicles 23