Daily Bread
Jul 22, 2026 (Wed)
GOD PROMISES TO BUILD DAVID’S HOUSE
1 Chronicles 17:1-15
1. David was sorry that he lived in a palace while the ark of God was in a tent. So, he wanted to build a house for God. Knowing David’s desire, Nathan the prophet thought that God would bless whateve(...)
ReadJul 21, 2026 (Tue)
SING TO GOD; PROCLAIM HIS SALVATION
1 Chronicles 16:12-43
1. In verses 12-36, David talked about the reasons why God’s people were to remember God and praise him. First, God took them in as his chosen people, and he became their LORD God. Second, God keeps h(...)
ReadJul 20, 2026 (Mon)
GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD
1 Chronicles 16:1-11
1. When the ark of God was finally brought into the tent in Jerusalem, David and all people rejoiced greatly. A new and glorious day had dawned for Israel as they once again recognized God as Lord ove(...)
ReadJul 19, 2026 (Sun)
CARRYING THE ARK IN THE PRESCRIBED WAY
1 Chronicles 15:1-29
1. While the ark was kept in Obed-Edom’s house for three months (13:14), David prepared a place for the ark and decided to bring it to Jerusalem again. He learned from his failed attempt that he didn’(...)
ReadJul 18, 2026 (Sat)
GOD ESTABLISHES DAVID AND HIS KINGDOM
1 Chronicles 14:1-17
1. David knew that God called him and established him firmly as king over Israel. He also recognized that God exalted David’s kingdom so that David could be a channel of God’s blessing to his people.(...)
ReadJul 17, 2026 (Fri)
DAVID’S FAILED ATTEMPT WITH THE ARK
1 Chronicles 13:1-14
1. The ark of the Covenant was neglected during the reign of Saul. So, David wanted to bring the ark to Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. He conferred with all his leaders and gained their accord. He(...)
ReadJul 16, 2026 (Thu)
ALL ISRAEL COME TO MAKE DAVID KING
1 Chronicles 12:23-40
1. After Saul’s death, David was anointed king of Judah. Then, warriors from the northern tribes who had followed Ish-bosheth son of Saul came to support David. They acknowledged David as king of Isra(...)
ReadJul 15, 2026 (Wed)
SUPPORT FROM OTHER TRIBES
1 Chronicles 12:1-22
1. In the times of King Saul, Israel was not fully united, and most were loyal mainly to their own tribe. You would expect that David’s supporters, while he was a fugitive, would be largely from his o(...)
ReadJul 14, 2026 (Tue)
DAVID’S MIGHTY MEN
1 Chronicles 11:10-47
1. When David had been on the run from Saul, men from all over Israel gathered around him and joined his cause. Some of them had great strength and ability. Human strength can be used for good or for(...)
ReadJul 13, 2026 (Mon)
DAVID’S ASCENDANCY
1 Chronicles 11:1-9
1. After Saul’s death, representatives of all Israel came to David and anointed him as king. They had remembered his faithful service and God’s promise regarding David, which was not just to make him(...)
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