(4004 B.C.?) Genealogy from Adam. Sons of Japeth. Sons of Ham. Sons of Shem (Origin of nations.) Origin of Abraham (Shemitic race). Sons of Abraham. Sons of Ishmael. Sons of Isaac. Sons of Esau. Edomite kings (9), dukes (11).

(1752 B.C.?) Sons of Israel-Jacob (12): Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. #1 [SONS OF JUDAH] (5): Er, Onan, Shelah, Pharez, and Zerah. (See also: Gen.38; Nu.26:19.) Sons of Judah's sons to David. Sons of Caleb (also known as Cheluabi, vs.9), great grandson of Judah. Posterity of Judah continued.

(1053 B.C.?) Sons of David, great grandson of Judah. (19 sons by wives; many unknown by concubines. 1 daughter: Tamar.) Sons of David's son, Solomon.

(1300 B.C.?) Posterity of Judah continued. Jabez of Judah (more honorable than brothers) prays for God's guidance. End Judah's posterity. #2 [SONS OF SIMEON] (6): Nemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. (See also: Gen.46:10; Ex.6:15.) Simeonites defeat Amalekites at Gedor for inheritance.

#3 [SONS OF REUBEN] (4): Hanoch, Palu, Hezron, and Carmi. (See also: Gen.46:8; Ex.6:14; Nu.26:5.) Genealogy not reckoned beyond birthright given to Joseph because of his sin. Reubenites' inheritance east of Jordan. #4 [SONS OF GAD] (7): Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. (See: Gen.46:16; Nu.26:15.) Allies with Reuben and 1/2 tribe of Mannasseh for expulsion of enemies from inheritance east of Jordan. Genealogy of 1/2 tribe of Mannasseh, oldest son of Joseph. (Continues at 7:14.) Later idolatry provoked God to giving them up, with Reubenites and Gadites, when the northern kingdom fell to Assyria. Location given of displacement.

#5 [SONS OF LEVI]] (3): Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. (See also: Gen.46:10; Ex.6:16; Nu.3:17.) Levite lineage. Solomon's high priest, Azariah. Jehozadak, last priest of Judah before Babylonian captivity. Levi's posterity continued. David's Levitical Tabernacle singers. Solomon's Temple singers. Duties of Aaron's lineage. Levitical cities (48). Cities of Refuge (6), all included in Levitical cities.

(1400 B.C.?) #6 [SONS OF ISSACHAR]]] (4): Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimrom. (See also: Gen.46:13; Nu.26:23.) #7 [SONS OF BENJAMIN] (3, 5, or 10?): Bela, Becher, Jediael (Ashbel); (Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard?. See also: Gen.46:21.) (Benjamin's posterity continues at 8:1.) #8 [SONS OF NAPHTALI] (4): Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. (See also: Gen.46:24; Nu.26:48.) #9 [SONS OF JOSEPH] (2): Manasseh (continued from 5:23.) and Ephraim. (See also: Gen.46:27; 48:1; Nu.1:32.) Their inheritance. #10 [SONS OF ASHER] (4): Imnah, Isuah, Ishuai, and Beriah. 1 daughter: Serah. (See also: Gen.46:17.)

Posterity of Benjamin continued from 7:12. Lineage of Saul of Benjamin. (1st king of Israel's United Kingdom. Continues at 9:35.) (Tribes #s 11 and 12, Dan and Zebulun, not here given.)

(1200 B.C.?) All preceding genealogies recorded in the "book of the kings." (Original Hebrew register.) Hebrews' settlement of the land, including Levites and their duties. (Singers, porters, gatekeepers, etc.) Saul's lineage continued from 8:40.

(1056 B.C.?) Saul, first king of Israel's United Kingdom, dies in battle with Philistines at Gilboa. Body desecrated, rescued and buried by men of Jabesh-gilead, for which David later thanks. Saul's sin for untimely death (consulting familiar spirit, witch of Endor, rather than God).

(1048 B.C.?) David's covenant with Israel at Hebron. Anointed second king of Israel's United Kingdom, as Samuel had selected. David takes Jerusalem, driving out Jebusites. (First time since Exodus.) Jerusalem becomes city of David. David's mighty men and their deeds of valor.

(1058 B.C.?) David's earlier exile in Philistine city of Ziklag. Many well trained men come to him. Accompanies Philistines in advancement on Saul of Israel. Requests to be dismissed. Returns to Ziklag, finding it invaded by Amalekites, with its citizens and his family taken captive. Pursues and recovers all. David's army continues to grow (100,000's). Three day celebration of feast with David's men. Israel's joy abundant.

(1045 B.C.?) Now king, David assembles all Israel. Summons Ark from house of Levite, Abinadab of Kirjath-jearim. Uzzah smitten by God for touching Ark in cart accident. David, fearing God and uncertain how to bring Ark into Jerusalem, sends Ark to house of Obedeom, a Levite. Remaining there three months, his house is much blessed.

(1043 B.C.?) Hiram, king of Tyre, sends gifts and workmen to David for construction of his house. David takes more wives, concubines; has many more sons and daughters (named). Testing David's new leadership, Philistines advance twice on him. Defeated with God's assistance, bringing much fear upon every nation.

(1042 B.C.?) David prepares tent for Ark in Jerusalem. Levites appointed for Ark's transportation as God's law required. Congregation of Israel summoned. Levites' earlier failure blamed for Uzzah's death, a non-Levite. Tabernacle singers, musicians, porters, and doorkeepers appointed. Ark now joyfully and reverently brought into Jerusalem. Michal, David's first wife, daughter of Saul, observing David's celebration among the people from her window, despises him.

Ark placed in tent, and David makes many offerings. Blesses congregation. David's Thanksgiving Psalm. Levites and priests to continually minister before the Lord and the Ark of The Covenant. Congregation and David depart for home.

David's house now complete, requests from prophet Nathan to build a house for the Lord. Nathan assents. God intervenes same night with Nathan, negating his permission. God will build David a mighty kingdom, but his son is to build God's Temple. David's Prayer of Thanksgiving and Humility.

(1040 B.C.?) David's many battles. (Philistia, Moab, Zobah, and Syria) Cities captured. Kingdom expanded. Garrison established in Damascus, capital of Syria. Spoils dedicated to Temple construction. Gifts from Tou, king of Hamath, also dedicated for future Temple. Spoils from other nations dedicated as well. Garrisons established in Edom. David blessed by God in all his goings. Ruled with pure heart toward God and justice toward his people. David's officers: Joab, commanding general; Jehoshaphat, recorder; Zadok and Abiathar, high priests; Shavsha, scribe; Benaiah over the Cherethites and Pelethites; David's sons, his chiefs.

(1037 B.C.?) Nahash, king of Ammon whom David favored, dies. Condolences sent to son now king. Unwisely mistreats David's embassy. David enraged. Realizing their mistake, Ammon prepares for war, obtaining Syria's aid against David. Defeated, both flee Israelites. Syria makes peace with David, submitting to his service and denying any future assistance to Ammon.

(1035 B.C.?) During the period of wars, Joab advances on Ammon, taking Rabbah, while David remained in Jerusalem. David takes crown of Rabbah's king for self. Ammonites enslaved. Wars with Philistines. Giants (one having 24 digits) slain by David's mighty men.

(1017 B.C.?) David tempted by Satan to number Israel. Joab reluctantly obeys. Joab odiously leaves off at 1,470,000, refusing to number Levi and Benjamin. God angered at David. Israel smitten. David confesses. Given choice of 3 punishments. Chooses 3 days at God's mercy rather than 7 years famine or 3 months at the hand of his enemies. Pestilence sent; 70,000 slain. Angel of death ordered next to Jerusalem. Stayed by God at house of Arunah (Ornan), the Jebusite. David, seeing the angel, intercedes for Israel. Buys Arunah's threshing-floor (Mt.Moriah) for altar and offering. God appeased. Plague stayed. God's Tabernacle and Altar for burnt offering currently at Gibeon.

(1017 B.C.?) David commissions Ornan's threshing-floor as new Altar site and location for future Temple. Preparations for future Temple. Summons Solomon and charges him for Temple construction. (Promise of peaceful reign, established kingdom, and God's eternal paternal relationship. Prosperity promised only if obedient to His laws. Ample materials and workmen provided by David. Israel's leaders commanded to assist. Commission to build.)

(1015 B.C.?) David now old, Solomon chosen as successor. Princes, priests, and Levites assembled. Levites numbered above age 30 (38,000). Divisions for Temple construction and services follow lineages of Aaron's sons.

Divisions of Aaron's sons. 24 orders of Levites. Remainder of Levite sons.

Divisions of singers, musicians, workmen separated for service. Numbered.

Divisions of porters. Lots cast for gatekeepers. Treasurers. Judges and officers over Israel.

Monthly service rotation and their 12 captains. 12 tribal princes. None to serve under age 20. Stewards of kingdom. Joab, David's commanding general.

All governmental officers now assembled by David. Addresses them and Solomon, exhorting them to fear God and be faithful. Gives Solomon pattern for Temple and furnishings. Encourages Solomon.

David continues to address assembly concerning each's consecration and contribution for service. David's contributions. Invitation for consecration. All comply, readily giving from the heart. Much joy over unity of heart for service. David's thanksgiving to God and prayer for the people and son. Congregation offers blessings, worship, and sacrifices to God. Ceremonial Feast. Solomon ascends throne. All Israel submits to his leadership. Solomon greatly magnified by God. David dies. His reign of 40 years recorded in the "Book Of Kings" and other writings.