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1 Chronicles

Old Testament29 chapters

Historical Books

About This Book

A retelling of Israel's history from Adam to David, emphasizing the Temple, worship, and God's faithfulness through the lens of the returned exiles.

Quick Overview

Starts with genealogies (family trees), then retells David's story focusing on worship and the Temple. Written for Jews returning from exile.

Author

Traditionally attributed to Ezra

Historical Period

Adam to c. 970 BC

Key Themes

WorshipTempleGenealogyGod's FaithfulnessDavid's Legacy

Key Figures

David • Solomon • Levites

Translation: Douay-Rheims - Catholic Bible