The Family of Judah 1 The sons of JudahwerePerez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begot Jahath, and Jahath begot Ahumai and Lahad. Thesewerethe…

The Family of Reuben 1 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel—hewasindeed the firstborn, but because hedefiled his father’s bed,his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph,…

The Family of Levi 1 The sons of LeviwereGershon, Kohath, and Merari. 2 The sons of KohathwereAmram,Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3 The children of AmramwereAaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the…

The Family of Issachar 1 The sons of IssacharwereTola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—fourinall. 2 The sons of TolawereUzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Jibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their father’s house.Thesonsof Tolaweremighty…

The Family Tree of King Saul of Benjamin 1 Now Benjamin begotBela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 The…

1 Soall Israel was recorded by genealogies, and indeed, theywereinscribed in the book of the kings of Israel. But Judah was carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness….

Tragic End of Saul and His Sons 1 Nowthe Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2…

David Made King over All Israel 1 Thenall Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed weareyour bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul…

The Growth of David’s Army 1 Nowthesewerethe men who came to David atZiklag while he was still a fugitive from Saul the son of Kish; and theywereamong the mighty men,…

The Ark Brought from Kirjath Jearim 1 Then David consulted with thecaptains of thousands and hundreds,andwith every leader. 2 And David said to all the assembly of Israel, “Ifitseemsgood to…