◄ 1 Chronicles 26:31 ►
As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David's reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 26:31? 2. How does 1 Chronicles 26:31 highlight the importance of leadership within families? 3. What qualities made Jerijah and his relatives suitable for their appointed duties? 4. How can we apply the example of Jerijah's leadership in our church today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Chronicles 26:31 and other leadership examples in the Bible? 6. How can we ensure our family is prepared for God's calling like Jerijah's? 7. What is the significance of the Hebronites in 1 Chronicles 26:31? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 26:31 reflect God's plan for leadership? 9. Why is the genealogy of Jeriah important in 1 Chronicles 26:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26? 11. 1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists? 12. Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault? 13. 1 Chronicles 26:4-6: Why detail Obed-Edom's lineage so precisely with no external evidence to confirm these large family claims? 14. Do references to the Assyrian kings Pul and Tiglath-Pileser in 1 Chronicles 5:26 align with known Assyrian records and timelines? Discussion Questions 1. What qualities do you think made Jerijah a suitable leader among the Hebronites, and how can these qualities be applied in your own leadership roles? 2. How does the search for capable men in the fortieth year of David's reign demonstrate God's timing in your life? 3. In what ways can understanding your spiritual heritage and genealogy enhance your faith and service to God? 4. How can you ensure that you are serving God with diligence and excellence in your current roles and responsibilities? 5. What steps can you take to foster community and cooperation within your church or faith community, similar to the collaboration seen in 1 Chronicles 26:31? 1 Chronicles 26 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the detailed organization of duties in 1 Chronicles 26 reflect on God's nature? 2. Why do you think it was important to cast lots for the gatekeepers' duties? How does this relate to fairness and impartiality in our lives today? 3. Discuss the importance of each role described in this chapter, be it a gatekeeper, treasurer, or judge. How does this apply to the diversity of roles in the church today? 4. Reflect on how the sons of Obed-Edom were blessed with many children (verse 8). How does this reflect God's blessing upon those who faithfully serve Him? 5. In today's context, who would be the equivalent of the gatekeepers in the church or in our lives? 6. How can we ensure fair distribution of responsibilities in our own spheres of influence? 7. How can we apply the principles of faithful service in our personal lives, families, and careers? 8. What qualities did these gatekeepers, treasurers, and judges need to have? Are these qualities still relevant today? 9. Why do you think the chronicler felt it was important to list these names and duties in such detail? 10. Can you draw parallels between the external duties performed by the Israelites (verse 29-32) and roles in our society today? 11. Discuss the concept of lineage and inheritance as outlined in this chapter. How does it compare to our modern understanding of these concepts? 12. If you were to compare the role of a gatekeeper, treasurer, and judge to positions in our modern world, what would they be? 13. What can we learn from the accountability and transparency displayed in the allocation of responsibilities in this chapter? 14. How can we faithfully serve in our capacity like those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26? 15. Reflect on the roles of individuals in your church community. How does this chapter's teachings influence your perspective? 16. What does this chapter teach us about leadership and the delegation of responsibilities? 17. How does the chronicler's description of "gatekeepers" metaphorically apply to spiritual gatekeepers in our lives today? 18. Why do you think certain families were given specific roles and responsibilities, and how does it reflect on the notion of spiritual gifts in today's context? 19. How does this detailed recording of responsibilities reflect on the value of every role in a community or church? 20. In what ways can you use the teachings of 1 Chronicles 26 to improve your personal spiritual journey, service to the church, and service to society at large? Links 1 Chronicles 26:31 NIV 1 Chronicles 26:31 NLT 1 Chronicles 26:31 ESV 1 Chronicles 26:31 NASB 1 Chronicles 26:31 KJV 1 Chronicles 26:31 Commentaries Bible Hub