David begins making preparations for the Temple of the Lord to be built, knowing that it is Solomon who will accomplish the construction.

David and all Israel celebrate the return of the Ark of the Covenant, David gives Israel a song of praise to sing to God, and he offers a prayer of praise when God tells him that He will make a dynasty of David’s house.

David brings the arc of the covenant back to Jerusalem, but not until after a setback.

The fall of Saul and the coronation of David.

Lots of genealogical information again, with some interesting jobs thrown in for good measure.

Names, names, and more names.

More names and a look at who led whom.

Names and lineages. Listen for ideas for what to name your next child!

Paul concludes his letter to the Corinthian church and we go back to the Old Testament with the book of 1 Chronicles…more of those difficult names!