Introduction to 1Chronicles
Name: 1Chronicles
Division: Old Testament
Category: History
Purpose: To unify God’s people, to trace the Davidic line, and to teach that genuine worship ought to be the center of individual and national life
Book No in BIBLE: 13
In Old Testament: 13
In History: 8
No. of Chapters: 29
No. of Verses: 941
Author: Ezra
Date Written: Approx. 450 – 430 BC
Place of Writing: Jerusalem
History Covered:Approx. 1000 – 960 BC
Audience: People of Israel
1Chronicles Statistics
Based on its weight of 29 Chapters its share among the chapters of the BIBLE, Old Testament and History. Move your mouse pointer over the bar on the right hand side to get the values.
Total chapters in BIBLE:1189
Total chapters in OT: 929
Total chapters in History: 249
- % of 1Chronicles
Key Verse
And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. (14:2)
Key People
David
Solomon
Key Places
Hebron
Jerusalem
Kiriath jearim
Tyre
Baal perazim