Thine, O LORD , is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD , and thou art exalted as head above all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 KJV
About the Book of 1 Chronicles
First Chronicles retells Israel's history for a community that has returned from Babylon. It opens with nine chapters of genealogies running from Adam to the people resettling Jerusalem, giving them a sense of identity. The rest focuses almost entirely on David, leaving out his worst failures. It stresses his preparations for the temple, the organizing of priests, Levites and musicians, and his public prayer of thanks. Chronicles covers some of the same ground as Samuel and Kings but with a different purpose: encouragement and worship.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: History
- Chapters: 29
- Verses: 942
Who Wrote 1 Chronicles, and When?
Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Ezra.
When it was written: Probably written after the exile, around the 5th-4th centuries BC.
Main Themes in 1 Chronicles
- Identity and belonging
- Worship and temple
- David as an example
A Key Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:11
Thine, O LORD , is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD , and thou art exalted as head above all.
David's prayer of praise at the gathering for the temple builders acknowledges that all greatness belongs to God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles has 29 chapters and 942 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
Author: Anonymous; Jewish tradition suggests Ezra. When it was written: Probably written after the exile, around the 5th-4th centuries BC.
What is 1 Chronicles about?
First Chronicles retells Israel's history for a community that has returned from Babylon. It opens with nine chapters of genealogies running from Adam to the people resettling Jerusalem, giving them a sense of identity. The rest focuses almost entirely on David, leaving out his worst failures. It stresses his preparations for the temple, the organizing of priests, Levites and musicians, and his public prayer of thanks. Chronicles covers some of the same ground as Samuel and Kings but with a different purpose: encouragement and worship.
Can I get a random verse from only 1 Chronicles?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from 1 Chronicles only. Every one of its 942 verses has an equal chance.