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The Book of 1 Chronicles

Quick Facts about 1 Chronicles

• 1 Chronicles is the 13th Book in the Bible
• The Hebrew Word for Chronicles is "Divrei Hayamim" which means "words of the days"
• The Greek Name for Chronicles is "Paralipomenon" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
• The Author of the Book of 1 Chronicles was Ezra (According to Tradition)
• The Events in 1 Chronicles date back to the period from 4004-536 BC Approximately
• The Main Theme of 1 Chronicles is the reign of King David
• A Type of Jesus - In 1 Chronicles Jesus is the righteous king

Outline of 1 Chronicles

• The Genealogies of the Jewish People: 1 Chronicles 1:1 - 1 Chronicles 9:44
• The Anointing of King David: 1 Chronicles 10:1 - 1 Chronicles 12:40
• The Reign of King David: 1 Chronicles 13:1 - 1 Chronicles 29:30