1 Chronicles 14

1 Chronicles 14:1

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:2

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:3

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:4

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:5

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:6

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:7

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:8

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:9

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:10

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:11

Descendants of Simeon

In 1 Chronicles 4:39-43, we see that Simeon is enlarging his area. As a result of his sin Simeon is scattered among Israel (Genesis 49:5-7) and remained small in number, without their own territory. For faith, however, enlargement is still possible. With Simeon this happens in the days of a revival under Hezekiah (1 Chronicles 4:41). He puts into practice what Jabez has prayed for (1 Chronicles 4:10). No matter at what time in history, there is always room for expansion.

Some of Simeon’s descendants are looking for good pasture for their flocks. This is an important work, it is the work of a shepherd. A good shepherd will look for good pasture for his flock. The Lord Jesus gives the example as “the good Shepherd” (John 10:11), “the great Shepherd” (Hebrews 13:20) and “the chief Shepherd” (1 Peter 5:4). All who care for the flock can only do so if He is their example and they realize that it is the flock of God and not their flock (1 Peter 5:2; Acts 20:28).

1 Chronicles 14:13

Introduction

The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.

Descendants of Reuben

Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.

Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.

What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).

1 Chronicles 14:14

Introduction

The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.

Descendants of Reuben

Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.

Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.

What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).

1 Chronicles 14:15

Introduction

The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.

Descendants of Reuben

Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.

Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.

What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).

1 Chronicles 14:16

Introduction

The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.

Descendants of Reuben

Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.

Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.

What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).

1 Chronicles 14:17

Introduction

The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.

Descendants of Reuben

Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.

Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.

What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).