Today's Reading | November 9, 2026
1 Chronicles 29:1–9
Introduction 1 Chronicles 29:1–9: In yesterday’s reading, King David gave instructions to Solomon and Israel’s officials for building the Temple after David’s death. Now he asks them for generous offerings to make the Temple splendid and worthy of God’s honor. He lists what he has already contributed from his own property and urges the officials to follow his example. They…
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November 9, 2026
1 Chronicles 29:1–9
Introduction 1 Chronicles 29:1–9: In yesterday’s reading, King David gave instructions to Solomon and Israel’s officials for building the Temple after David’s death. Now he asks them for generous offerings to make the Temple splendid and worthy of God’s honor. He lists what he has already contributed from his own property and urges the officials to follow his example. They…
READ MORENovember 8, 2026
1 Chronicles 28:1–21
Introduction 1 Chronicles 28:1–21: The elderly King David assembles all the officials of Israel to instruct them on building the Temple. He explains that God has chosen Solomon to carry out this work and advises them all to keep God’s commands so that Israel will flourish. David gives Solomon plans for laying out the Temple, organizing the priests and Levites,…
READ MORENovember 7, 2026
1 Chronicles 22:1–19
Introduction 1 Chronicles 22:1–19: In today’s reading, King David makes preparations for the Temple his son Solomon will build. He orders people to bring and fashion materials and tells Solomon of God’s promise: Solomon will build the Temple, rule in peace, and have an everlasting dynasty. David instructs Solomon and Israel’s other leaders to serve God by obeying his laws…
READ MORENovember 6, 2026
1 Chronicles 17:16–27
Introduction 1 Chronicles 17:16–27: As we read yesterday, God has rejected David’s plan to build a temple in Jerusalem but promised an everlasting kingdom for David’s descendants. David goes into the Tent where the Covenant Box is and offers a prayer of thanksgiving in God’s presence. He confesses his unworthiness and praises the goodness of God, who rescued the Israelites…
READ MORENovember 5, 2026
1 Chronicles 17:1–15
Introduction 1 Chronicles 17:1–15: Now that the Covenant Box has been moved to Jerusalem (see yesterday’s reading), King David has the idea to build a temple for it. The prophet Nathan first encourages David, but God then gives Nathan a message to deliver: David should not build a temple. God did not ask for this and has always lived in…
READ MORENovember 4, 2026
1 Chronicles 16:8–43
Introduction1 Chronicles 16:8–43: After successfully moving the Covenant Box to Jerusalem (see yesterday’s reading), the Levites lead the people in a song of praise. The song proclaims the LORD’s greatness, recalling his covenant with Israel’s ancestors and his protection through all their wanderings. The song then expands: God is not only Israel’s savior but king of all the nations and…
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