Well there is certainly new material in First Paralipomenon
As great as King David’s Canticle of Thanksgiving from Second Kings (linked below) is; King David’s Psalm of Praise in First Paralipomenon (shown below) is as remarkable if not more! Lots of familiar phrases that I have heard and prayed over the years!
Day 111: OT Second Kings C21-24 (END); King David’s Canticle of Thanksgiving to the Lord!
Psalm of Praise:
Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make known his doings among the nations. Sing to him, yes, sing praises to him: and relate all this wondrous works. Praise ye his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice, that seek the Lord. Seek ye the Lord, and his power: seek ye his face evermore. Remember his wondrous works, which he hath done: his signs, and the judgments of his mouth. O ye seed of Israel his servants: ye children of Jacob his chosen. He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth. Remember for ever his covenant; the word, which he commanded in a thousand generations. The covenant which he made with Abraham; and his oath to Isaac. And he appointed the same to Jacob for a precept: and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.
When they were but a small number; very few and sojourners in it. And they passed from nation to nation: and from kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to do them wrong; and reproved kings for their sake. Touch not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.
Sing ye to the Lord, al l he earth: show forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the Gentiles, his wonders among all people. For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.
Bring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations bring ye to the Lord glory and empire. Give to the Lord glory to his name, bring up the sacrifice, and come ye in his sight; and adore the Lord in holy becomingness. Let all the earth be moved at his presence; for he hath founded the world immovable. Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned, Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all things that are in him. Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.
Give ye glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. And say ye: Save us O God our savior: and gather us together, and deliver us from the nations: that we may give glory to the holy name, and may rejoice in singing thy praises. Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel from eternity to eternity: and let all the people say, Amen, and (sing) a hymn to God.
David had what seemed like unanimous support of all the nations of Israel. People came to him and he used his heart and the heart of others to make commitments and was an inspiring leader. David praised his warriors. He routinely prayed to the Lord in battle with the Philistines. He was musically inclined and brought singing and instruments into the worshipping of God! Likely the most joyous time of all of the history of Israel?
Here are the supporting words of the above editorial comments direct from the bible:
…David made a covenant with them before the Lord: and they anointed him king over Israel according to the word of Lord which he spoke in the hand of Samuel.
…And this is the number of the heroes of David… he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounded by him at one time… Who was one of the three mighties… Bit these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people… he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he slew… but yet he attained not the first three… and he went down, and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow. And he slew an Egyptian, whose statue was of five cubits… but yet to the three he attained not: and David made him of his council.
And David went out to meet them, and said: If you are come peaceably to me to help me, let my heart be joined to you: but if you plot against me for my enemies whereas; have no iniquity in my hands, let the God of our fathers see, and judge. But the spirit came upon… the chief among thirty, and he said: We are thine O David, and for thee… Peace, peace be to thee, and peace be to thy helpers. For thy God helpeth thee. So David received them, and made them captains of the band.
These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army. Moreover day by day there came some to David to help him till they became a great number, like the army of God.
And the Philistines hearing that David was anointed king over all Israel, went all up to seek him: and David heard of it, and went out against them… And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up against the Philistines, and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to him: Go up, and I will deliver them into thy hand… David defeated them… And they left there their gods, and David commanded that they should be burnt.
Another time also the Philistines made an irruption, and spread themselves broad in the valley. And David consulted God again, and God said to him: Go not up after them; turn away from them and come upon them over against the pear trees… For God has gone out before thee to strike the army of the Philistines. And David did as God had commanded him, and defeated the army of the Philistines… And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear him.
David also at this time moved the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord God of Israel to Jerusalem from Juda. Then he offered to the Lord to build a house for the Ark of covenant. At first God said no but then he said yes according to Nathan the Prophet.
David praises the Lord, assembles the Army of God, defeats the Philistines twice in battle and is ready to build a house (temple) for the Ark of the Covenant!
Day 139: Reading The Bible with a TROML Perspective; David Praises the Lord & Assembles the Army of God!
Read and inspired by the Old Testament, The First Book of Paralipomenon, Chapters 11-17
Bible Notes:
This and the following book are called Paralipomenon, which means things omitted, because they are a supplement of things omitted from the Books of Kings. They also repeat much from previous books. I Paralipomenon is a history from Adam, the first man, down to the death of David.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 11: David anointed king; David captures the castle of Sion; Jesboam and Eleazar; Three brave captains; Renown of Abisai; Bravery of Banaias; Valiant men of the army.
…David made a covenant with them before the Lord: and they anointed him king over Israel according to the word of Lord which he spoke in the hand of Samuel.
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebusm where the Jebusites were the inhabitants of the land… Bit David took the castle of Sion, which is the city of David… And David went on growing and increasing, and the Lord of hosts was with him.
…And this is the number of the heroes of David… he lifted up his spear against three hundred wounded by him at one time… Who was one of the three mighties… Bit these men stood in the midst of the field, and defended it: and they slew the Philistines, and the Lord gave a great deliverance to his people… he lifted up his spear against three hundred whom he slew… but yet he attained not the first three… and he went down, and killed a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow. And he slew an Egyptian, whose statue was of five cubits… but yet to the three he attained not: and David made him of his council.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 12: Warriors who came to David at Siceleg; Chiefs who came to David at Hebron.
Now these are they that came to David to Siceleg, while he yet fled from Saul… and they were the most valiant and excellent warriors, a bending the bow, and using either hand in hurling stones with slings, and shooting arrows… the stoutest amongst the thirty and over the thirty… also there went over to David, when he lay hid in the wilderness most valiant men, and excellent warriors, holding shield and spear. Their faces were like the faces of a lion, and they were swift like the roebucks on the mountains… these were the sons of Gad, captains of the army: the least of them was captain over one hundred soldiers, and the greatest over one thousand. These are they who passed over the Jordan in the first month, when it used to flow over its banks: and they put to fight all that dwelt in the valleys both toward the east and the west…
And David went out to meet them, and said: If you are come peaceably to me to help me, let my heart be joined to you: but if you plot against me for my enemies whereas; have no iniquity in my hands, let the God of our fathers see, and judge. But the spirit came upon… the chief among thirty, and he said: We are thine O David, and for thee… Peace, peace be to thee, and peace be to thy helpers. For thy God helpeth thee. So David received them, and made them captains of the band.
These helped David against the rovers: for they were all most valiant men, and were made commanders in the army. Moreover day by day there came some to David to help him till they became a great number, like the army of God.
And this is the number of the chiefs of the army that came to David… to transfer to him the kingdom to Saul, according to the word of the Lord… to his aid, with no double heart… to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king. And they were there with David three days eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them… for there was joy in Israel.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 13: The Ark is taken from Cariathiarim; Oza is slain for touching the Ark; The Ark is placed in the house of Obededom.
And he said to all the assembly of Israel: If it please you, and if the words which I speak come from the Lord our God… let us bring the Ark of our god to us: for we sought it not in the days of Saul… to bring the Ark of God from Cariathiarim… And David went up with all the men of Israel to the hill of Cariathiarim which is in Juda, to bring thence the Ark of the Lord God sitting upon the cherubims, where his name is called upon.
And they carries the Ark of God upon a new cart… And David and all Israel played before God with all their might with hymns, and with harps, and with psalteries, and timbrels, and cymbals, and trumpets… Oza put forth his hand, to hold up the Ark… And the Lord was angry with Oza, and struck him, because he had touched the Ark; and he died there before the Lord. And David was troubled because the Lord had divided Oza; and he called that place the Breach of Oza to this day. And he feared God at that time, saying: How can I bring in the Ark of God to me? And therefore he brought it not home to himself, that is, into the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gethite. And the Ark of God remained in the house of Obededom three months: and the Lord blessed his house, and all that he had.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 14: Hiram’s kindness to David; Birth of David’s children; David defeats the Philistines; David again defeats the Philistines.
And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and masons, and carpenters, to build him a house. And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, and that his kingdom was exalted over his people Israel.
And David took wives in Jerusalem: and he begot sons, and daughters.
And the Philistines hearing that David was anointed king over all Israel, went all up to seek him: and David heard of it, and went out against them… And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I go up against the Philistines, and wilt thou deliver them into my hand? And the Lord said to him: Go up, and I will deliver them into thy hand… David defeated them… And they left there their gods, and David commanded that they should be burnt.
Another time also the Philistines made an irruption, and spread themselves broad in the valley. And David consulted God again, and God said to him: Go not up after them; turn away from them and come upon them over against the pear trees… For God has gone out before thee to strike the army of the Philistines. And David did as God had commanded him, and defeated the army of the Philistines… And the name of David became famous in all countries, and the Lord made all nations fear him.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 15: Moving the Ark to Jerusalem; The Levites carry the Ark; Musicians and singers with the Ark; The Ark is brought to Jerusalem; Michol despises David.
He made also houses for himself in the city of David: and built a place for the Ark of God, and pitched a tabernacle for it. Then David said: No one ought to carry the Ark of God, but the Levites, whom the Lord hath chosen to carry it, and to minister unto himself for ever… Lest the Lord at first struck us, because you were not present, the same should now also come to pass, by our doing something against the law. So the priests and the Levites were sanctified, to carry the Ark of the Lord the God of Israel.
And David spoke to the chiefs of the Levites, to appoint some of their brethren to be singers with musical instruments, to wit, on psalteries, and harps, and cymbals, that joyful music might resound on high… Now the singers… sounded with cymbals of brass… sung mysteries upon psalteries… sung a song of victory for the octave upon harps… presided over the prophecy, to give out the tunes for he was very skillful… sounded with trumpets… went to bring the Ark of Covenant of the Lord out of the house of Obededom with joy… And all Israel brought the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and sounding with the sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and cymbals, and psalteries, and harps.
And when the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord was come to the city of David, Michol the daughter of Saul looking out a window, saw King David dancing and playing, and she despised him in her heart.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 16: The Ark is placed in the tabernacle; Levites to minister before the Ark; Psalm of praise; Those in service of the Ark.
So they brought the Ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent, which David had pitched for it: and they offered holocausts, and peace offerings before God… he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. And he divided to all and every one, both men and women, a loaf of bread, and a piece of roasted beef, and flour fried with oil.
And he appointed Levites to minister before the Ark of the Lord, and to remember his works, and to glorify, and praise the Lord God of Israel.
Psalm of Praise:
Praise ye the Lord, and call upon his name: make known his doings among the nations. Sing to him, yes, sing praises to him: and relate all this wondrous works. Praise ye his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice, that seek the Lord. Seek ye the Lord, and his power: seek ye his face evermore. Remember his wondrous works, which he hath done: his signs, and the judgments of his mouth. O ye seed of Israel his servants: ye children of Jacob his chosen. He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth. Remember for ever his covenant; the word, which he commanded in a thousand generations. The covenant which he made with Abraham; and his oath to Isaac. And he appointed the same to Jacob for a precept: and to Israel for an everlasting covenant, saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.
When they were but a small number; very few and sojourners in it. And they passed from nation to nation: and from kingdom to another people. He suffered no man to do them wrong; and reproved kings for their sake. Touch not my anointed: and do no evil to my prophets.
Sing ye to the Lord, al l he earth: show forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the Gentiles, his wonders among all people. For the Lord is great and exceedingly to be praised: and he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens. Praise and magnificence are before him: strength and joy in his place.
Bring ye to the Lord, O ye families of the nations bring ye to the Lord glory and empire. Give to the Lord glory to his name, bring up the sacrifice, and come ye in his sight; and adore the Lord in holy becomingness. Let all the earth be moved at his presence; for he hath founded the world immovable. Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned, Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all things that are in him. Then shall the trees of the wood give praise before the Lord: because he is come to judge the earth.
Give ye glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. And say ye: Save us O God our savior: and gather us together, and deliver us from the nations: that we may give glory to the holy name, and may rejoice in singing thy praises. Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel from eternity to eternity: and let all the people say, Amen, and a hymn to God.
1 Paralipomenon Chapter 17: David proposes to build a Temple; God forbids David to build a Temple; Prosperity promised to David’s posterity; David’s prayer of thanksgiving.
Now when David was dwelling in his house, he said to Nathan the prophet: Behold I dwell in a house of cedar: and the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord is under skins. And Nathan said to David: Do all that is in thy heart for God is with thee.
Now that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying: Go, and speak to David my servant: Thus saith the Lord: Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in… And I declare to thee, that the Lord will build thee a house… He shall build ne a house, and I will establish his throne for ever… According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.
And King David came and sat before the Lord, and said: Who am I O Lord God, and what is my house, that thou shouldest give such things to me? …And thou hast made thy people Israel to be thy own people for ever, and thou Om lord, art become their God.
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