Jerusalem

「The sons of Shimei: Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran—3. These were the chiefs of the clans of the Ladanites.」

The house Solomon built for God's name, the central sanctuary of Israel's worship and a foreshadowing of God's eternal dwelling.

「The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan.」

The divine speech revealed through prophets, possessing absolute authority and power; a central concept in OT prophetic literature.

「And the sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.」

The innermost and most sacred part of the Temple, entered only by the high priest once a year, signifying God's transcendent presence and holiness.

「and Bela son of Azaz son of Shema son of Joel; he dwelt in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.」

Refers to the Torah (Pentateuch), used as the standard for teaching the people, showing that God's Word is the foundation of national and spiritual life.

「The king’s courtiers said to the king, “Whatever our lord the king decides, your servants are ready.”」

A large bronze basin in the temple courtyard used for priestly purification, symbolizing cleansing from sin.

「And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was about to destroy, Jehovah beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the destroying angel, It is enough; now stay thy hand. And the angel of Jehovah was standing by the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.」

The special rights and blessings inherited by the firstborn son, symbolizing the transmission of God's grace and promises in Scripture.

「[Mephibosheth] prostrated himself again, and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?”」

The act of being set apart and cleansed from impurity to approach God, essential preparation for worship and service.

「And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David to the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, that could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the roes upon the mountains;」

God's promise that David's descendants would rule forever, pointing to the eternal messianic kingdom.

「Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember Jehovah thy God, that the avenger of blood destroy not any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As Jehovah liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.」

A thank offering expressing fellowship with God, where offerer shares the meat, symbolizing peace and communion.

「He had sons by Hodesh his wife: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,」

God Himself fights for His people, demonstrating His power and protection, causing the people to rest without fear.

「And their brethren among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, reckoned in all by genealogy, were fourscore and seven thousand.」

Struck dead by God for touching the Ark, emphasizing God's absolute holiness and the need for reverence.

「and the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasuries of the house of God, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;」

Conducting life in reverence before God, aligning actions with His will, leading to increasing strength.

「The king covered his face and the king kept crying aloud, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”」

Hebrew chesed denoting steadfast covenant love and faithfulness, a central confession of Israelite worship and thanksgiving, echoed throughout Chronicles' liturgical praise.

「David went to his palace in Jerusalem, and the king took the ten concubines he had left to mind the palace and put them in a guarded place; he provided for them, but he did not cohabit with them. They remained in seclusion until the day they died, in living widowhood.」

To earnestly and wholeheartedly pursue God, emphasizing active faith; God promises to be found by those who seek Him.

「And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite.」

The sacred chest symbolizing God's presence and covenant with Israel, central to worship and divine glory.

「Zebulun: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah. Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel.」

The primary Canaanite false deity; Ahaz made images of Baal, representing idolatry and abandonment of God.

「Then Amnon hated her with exceeding great hatred; for the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.」

God's instruction and commandments given to Israel, guiding their faith and conduct.

「But that same night the word of GOD came to Nathan:」

God's covenantal, unfailing love and faithfulness, a central refrain in worship throughout Chronicles.

「and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.」

God's righteous judgment against actions that violate His holiness and commands, demonstrating His majesty and inviolability.

「O Jehovah, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things.」

Confidence and reliance on God, especially in the face of overwhelming enemies, believing God is greater than any human power.

「Saul died for the trespass that he had committed against GOD in not having fulfilled GOD’s command. Moreover, he had consulted a ghost to seek advice,」

Angelic beings surrounding God's throne, symbolizing His glory and holy presence.

「I will establish his kingdom forever, if he keeps firmly to the observance of My commandments and rules as he does now.’」

A sacrifice wholly consumed by fire on the altar, symbolizing total dedication and atonement, forming the core of the Temple sacrificial system.

「And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.」

Transgression against God's commands and covenant, causing broken relationship, requiring repentance and atonement; here causing exile.

「And David said to Solomon his son, As for me, it was in my heart to build a house unto the name of Jehovah my God.」

Symbolizes God's omniscience and active oversight; He searches the whole earth to strengthen those wholly devoted to Him, demonstrating His sovereignty and care.