The World English Bible (WEB): 1 Chronicles

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The World English Bible (WEB): 1 Chronicles" by Anonymous is a religious text that presents a genealogical and historical account of the Israelite people, likely written during late antiquity. The text focuses on the lineage of key figures and tribes within Israel, detailing their connections and events leading up to significant moments in Israel's history, primarily centered on the life of King David. The opening of "1 Chronicles" establishes a genealogical framework by tracing the lineage of prominent figures such as Adam, Noah, and eventually King David. This section provides extensive lists of descendants and tribes, highlighting the importance of ancestry in the Israelite culture and religious context. The narrative continues by mentioning the reign of David, introducing his notable sons, and outlining the establishment of his kingdom. The meticulous recording of these genealogies serves to affirm the social and spiritual legitimacy of David's lineage as well as underscoring the historical significance of Israel's heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-06-01