Day 102 - Second Sunday in Easter
Read | Sunday | April 12 | 1 Chronicles 9:35-39 | 1 Samuel 13:1-5, 19-22, 6-18 | 1 Samuel 13:23 – 14:52
Date | 1050 B.C. - King Saul (Israel)
Background | Like the books of Samuel and Kings, Chronicles was originally one book that was divided into two by those who translated the original Hebrew manuscripts into Greek (the Septuagint).
Background | Like the books of Samuel and Kings, Chronicles was originally one book that was divided into two by those who translated the original Hebrew manuscripts into Greek (the Septuagint).
Chronicles is a history of Israel’s monarchy, much like the books of Samuel through Kings. The fact that Chronicles comes right after 2 Kings, however, is unfortunate. For many readers there hardly seems to be any sense in reading the long books of Samuel/Kings and then continuing right along and reading “the same thing” in Chronicles. But Chronicles is not merely a repetition of Samuel/Kings; rather, it tells Israel’s story very differently. More from the Center of Biblical Studies - Click here
Reading | Saul's linage; was 30 when began rule and ruled over Israel for 42 years; Philistines gather - Samuel rebukes - Jonathan's (Saul's son) plan; they defeat the Philistines; foolish oath; Jonathan sins; Saul was at war most of his rule.
Source | Daily Reading Guide | The One Year ® Chronological Bible | Tyndale, 2013 | Click here | pp 387 - 392
Next | Monday | April 13 | 1 Samuel 15:1 – 17:31
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Prayers | Daily Office in Audio | Episcopal Church in Garrett County - Maryland | via Mission St Clare | Today - Click here
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