1 Chronicles

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Where the songs go in 1 Chronicles

The 16 songs here set 6 of the 6 movements in 1 Chronicles to music: “Nine Chapters of Names” (1 Chronicles 1–9), “Mighty Men and a Crown” (1 Chronicles 10–12), “The Ark Comes to the City” (1 Chronicles 13–16), “A House He Will Not Build” (1 Chronicles 17–22), “Courses of Priests, Singers and Gatekeepers” (1 Chronicles 23–26) and “Everything in Order, and a Public Handover” (1 Chronicles 27–29).

Nine Chapters of Names (1 Chronicles 1–9). The history restarts at Adam and comes forward through lists that read like a directory and work like a deed.

A House He Will Not Build (1 Chronicles 17–22). David is told the temple will be built by his son and not by him.

Everything in Order, and a Public Handover (1 Chronicles 27–29). David gives Solomon the pattern for the house, which he says was given to him in writing, and hands over the materials he has been stockpiling.