Goes into detail of the Military Divisions, Leaders of Tribes and other State Officials of the Israelites.
The view that fathers’ houses meant tribes is strengthened by the fact that there were 12 divisions, one for each month. Apparently a professional standing army is being described here, one broken up into 12 corps that served a month at a time on a rotating basis.
Since there was no essential difference between the king and his state, the property of the king consisted of the assets of the nation.
Writing approximately when the Israelites returned from captivity, the chronicler wanted to emphasize the Israelites’ continuity with their past. The remnant was returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple because of the promises God had given to David many years before. God’s promises were still in effect—even though the people had been in exile.
The warriors and leaders were valiant people. They feared no one. They stood united to protect their King. Everyone had a specific job to do in David’s Kingdom.
Our present day gifts are to be used to build up the Body of Christ.
We no longer fight flesh and blood enemies, ours are spiritual. We must stand united in the power of the Holy Spirit against the demonic rulers of this world, against Satan and his hordes. Satan seeks to kill, steal from and devour anyone who seeks to hear the Word of God and the salvation that Jesus Christ alone offers to mankind.
Every time we stand up against violence and senseless killings, every time we strive to help others to get on their feet after he has stolen their hope, every time we reach out and snatch someone from his control through drugs, alcohol and poverty…we show the world that Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords.
God owns the assets of everything…every little thing!
Love conquers all and Jesus uses HIS Body, the Church, and its’ leaders for good and not evil.
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