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First Reading: 1 Chronicles Chapter 27 and 281 Chronicles 27
27:1 The Military Divisions
And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers'
houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the
king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and
went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, each division
having twenty-four thousand.
2 Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel,
and in his division were twenty-four thousand; 3 he was of the children of Perez,
and the chief of all the captains of the army for the first month. 4 Over the
division of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his division Mikloth
also was the leader; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 5 The third
captain of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the
priest, who was chief; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 6 This was
the Benaiah who was mighty among the thirty, and was over the thirty; in his
division was Ammizabad his son. 7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was
Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him; in his division
were twenty-four thousand. 8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth
the Izrahite; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 9 The sixth captain
for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were
twenty-four thousand. 10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez
the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of
the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 12 The ninth captain
for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anathothite, of the Benjamites; in his division
were twenty-four thousand. 13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai
the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; in his division were twenty-four thousand.
14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite,
of the children of Ephraim; in his division were twenty-four thousand. 15 The
twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel;
in his division were twenty-four thousand.
16 Leaders of Tribes
Furthermore, over the tribes of Israel: the officer over the Reubenites was
Eliezer the son of Zichri; over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah;
17 over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; over the Aaronites, Zadok;
18 over Judah, Elihu, one of David's brothers; over Issachar, Omri the son of
Michael; 19 over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; over Naphtali, Jerimoth
the son of Azriel; 20 over the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah;
over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah; 21 over the half-tribe
of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah; over Benjamin, Jaasiel the
son of Abner; 22 over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham. These were the leaders
of the tribes of Israel.
23 But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because
the LORD had said He would multiply Israel like the stars of the heavens. 24
Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for wrath came
upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account
of the chronicles of King David.
25 Other State Officials
And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king's treasuries; and Jehonathan
the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the
villages, and in the fortresses. 26 Ezri the son of Chelub was over those who
did the work of the field for tilling the ground. 27 And Shimei the Ramathite
was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite was over the produce of the
vineyards for the supply of wine. 28 Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive
trees and the sycamore trees that were in the lowlands, and Joash was over the
store of oil. 29 And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon,
and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys. 30
Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels, Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the
donkeys, 31 and Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks. All these were the officials
over King David's property.
32 Also Jehonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a wise man, and a scribe;
and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons. 33 Ahithophel was the
king's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion. 34 After
Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. And the general of
the king's army was Joab.
1 Chronicles 28
28:1 Solomon Instructed to Build the Temple
Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of
the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains
over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance
and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officials, the valiant
men, and all the mighty men of valor.
2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, "Hear me, my brethren and
my people: I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the
covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made preparations
to build it. 3 But God said to me,'You shall not build a house for My name,
because you have been a man of war and have shed blood.' 4 However the LORD
God of Israel chose me above all the house of my father to be king over Israel
forever, for He has chosen Judah to be the ruler. And of the house of Judah,
the house of my father, and among the sons of my father, He was pleased with
me to make me king over all Israel. 5 And of all my sons (for the LORD has given
me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom
of the LORD over Israel. 6 Now He said to me, 'It is your son Solomon who shall
build My house and My courts; for I have chosen him to be My son, and I will
be his Father. 7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom forever, if he is steadfast
to observe My commandments and My judgments, as it is this day.' 8 Now therefore,
in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of
our God, be careful to seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, that
you may possess this good land, and leave it as an inheritance for your children
after you forever.
9 "As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him
with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts
and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be
found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. 10 Consider
now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong,
and do it."
11 Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the vestibule, its houses,
its treasuries, its upper chambers, its inner chambers, and the place of the
mercy seat; 12 and the plans for all that he had by the Spirit, of the courts
of the house of the LORD, of all the chambers all around, of the treasuries
of the house of God, and of the treasuries for the dedicated things; 13 also
for the division of the priests and the Levites, for all the work of the service
of the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of
the LORD. 14 He gave gold by weight for things of gold, for all articles used
in every kind of service; also silver for all articles of silver by weight,
for all articles used in every kind of service; 15 the weight for the lampstands
of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for each lampstand and its lamps;
for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand and its lamps, according
to the use of each lampstand. 16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of
the showbread, for each table, and silver for the tables of silver; 17 also
pure gold for the forks, the basins, the pitchers of pure gold, and the golden
bowls — he gave gold by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls,
silver by weight for every bowl; 18 and refined gold by weight for the altar
of incense, and for the construction of the chariot, that is, the gold cherubim
that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
19 "All this," said David, "the LORD made me understand in writing,
by His hand upon me, all the works of these plans."
20 And David said to his son Solomon,"Be strong and of good courage, and
do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God — my God — will
be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished
all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 21 Here are the divisions
of the priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God; and
every willing craftsman will be with you for all manner of workmanship, for
every kind of service; also the leaders and all the people will be completely
at your command."
2 Timothy 1
1:1 Greeting
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise
of life which is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, a beloved son:
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 Timothy's Faith and Heritage
I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as
without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring
to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when
I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in
your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.
6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through
the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but
of power and of love and of a sound mind.
8 Not Ashamed of the Gospel
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner,
but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of
God, 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to
our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us
in Christ Jesus before time began, 10 but has now been revealed by the appearing
of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality
to light through the gospel, 11 to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle,
and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For this reason I also suffer these things;
nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded
that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
13 Be Loyal to the Faith
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith
and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to
you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
15 This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom
are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,
for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; 17 but when he arrived
in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. 18 The Lord grant to
him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day — and you know very
well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus.
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
II TIMOTHY
The second letter of Paul the Apostle to Timothy is a letter of encouragement and a charge to continue the work of spreading the gospel message. Paul talks about the "time of his departure is at hand." He knew that his death was close but was concerned about the young churches. A summary of the letter includes the following:
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