1 Chronicles Chapter 14 Summary - Key Points & Themes

Read 1 Chronicles Chapter 14 Summary

King Hiram of Tyre sent craftsmen and materials to build David a palace, confirming that the Lord had established David's kingdom and exalted it for the sake of His people Israel. David took more wives in Jerusalem and fathered additional sons and daughters, including Solomon, Shammua, and Nathan among those named. The chapter records two decisive victories over the Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim, where David inquired of God and received tactical guidance, and his obedience resulted in such overwhelming success that his fame spread to all lands and the Lord made all nations fear him.

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Characters in This Chapter

David

Ideal king who prepared for temple worship and received God's covenant

Solomon

David's chosen successor anointed to build the temple

Nathan

Prophet during David's Reign

Places in This Chapter

Jerusalem

City of David and future site of the temple

Mount Moriah

Site purchased by David where Solomon would build the temple

Gibeon

Gibeon was a Canaanite city whose inhabitants tricked Joshua into making a peace treaty. God made the sun stand still here during Joshua's battle. Solomon offered sacrifices at the great high place in Gibeon, where God appeared to him in a dream offering him anything he asked.

Position in Book

GenealogiesChapters 1-9

Death of SaulChapters 10

David's ReignChapters 11-21

David's kingdom established, the ark brought to Jerusalem, God's covenant with David.

Temple PreparationsChapters 22-29