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  1. Q1. The first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles are primarily dedicated to what specific type of record?
  2. Q2. In 1 Chronicles 4, which descendant of Judah is famous for a short prayer asking God to 'enlarge my border'?
  3. Q3. According to 1 Chronicles 5, why was the birthright taken from Reuben and given to the sons of Joseph?
  4. Q4. Which tribe's genealogy is given the most space in 1 Chronicles 6, focusing on the singers and those who served in the Tabernacle?
  5. Q5. How does 1 Chronicles describe the death of King Saul in comparison to the account in 1 Samuel?
  6. Q6. Who was the first person to enter the city of the Jebusites (Jerusalem) and was consequently made chief and commander by David?
  7. Q7. Which 'mighty man' of David is credited in 1 Chronicles with killing three hundred men in one encounter with his spear?
  8. Q8. In 1 Chronicles 13, what is the name of the threshing floor where Uzzah was struck dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
  9. Q9. After the initial failed attempt to move the Ark, where did David leave it for three months?
  10. Q10. During the second attempt to move the Ark, what did David insist was the correct way to transport it?
  11. Q11. Which famous musical leader was appointed by David to give thanks to the Lord with cymbals and harps when the Ark was placed in the tent?
  12. Q12. In 1 Chronicles 17, which prophet told David that his son, rather than David himself, would build the Temple?
  13. Q13. What did the Ammonite king Hanun do to David's messengers that sparked a major war?
  14. Q14. In 1 Chronicles 20, a giant of Gath with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot defied Israel. Which warrior killed him?
  15. Q15. According to 1 Chronicles 21, who incited David to take a census of Israel, leading to a plague?
  16. Q16. How much did David pay Ornan the Jebusite for the entire site of the threshing floor to build an altar?
  17. Q17. According to David's speech in 1 Chronicles 22, why did God tell him he could not build the Temple?
  18. Q18. How many Levites were appointed by David to be 'musicians with instruments' to lead the worship?
  19. Q19. Which of Solomon's brothers had earlier tried to claim the throne with the backing of some of David's officials?
  20. Q20. The book of 1 Chronicles ends with a summary of David's reign. For how many total years did he rule over Israel?
  21. Q21. Which son of Saul is mentioned in the 1 Chronicles genealogies as the father of Merib-Baal (Mephibosheth)?
  22. Q22. In 1 Chronicles 10, what reason is specifically given for why the Lord put Saul to death and turned the kingdom over to David?
  23. Q23. Which of David's 'Three Mighty Men' helped him during a battle at Pas Dammim, where he stood in a plot of barley and defended it against the Philistines?
  24. Q24. How many warriors from the tribe of Gad joined David at the stronghold in the wilderness, described as having faces like lions and being as swift as gazelles?
  25. Q25. In 1 Chronicles 13, at whose house did the Ark of the Covenant remain for three months, bringing blessing to the household?
  26. Q26. Which King of Tyre sent cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters to build a palace for David in Jerusalem?
  27. Q27. During the second attempt to move the Ark, who did David say were the only ones permitted to carry it?
  28. Q28. When the Ark was brought into Jerusalem, which wife of David watched from a window and despised him for dancing and celebrating?
  29. Q29. What was the name of the specific psalm or song of thanks David gave to Asaph to sing on the day the Ark was placed in the tent?
  30. Q30. In God's covenant with David in chapter 17, what did the Lord promise to build for David in response to David's desire to build a house for God?
  31. Q31. Which general of the army of Zobah did David defeat, taking a thousand chariots and seven thousand charioteers?
  32. Q32. In 1 Chronicles 20, David's army captured the crown of the Ammonite king. How much did this crown, made of gold and set with precious stones, weigh?
  33. Q33. When the angel of the Lord was destroying Jerusalem during the plague, where did David see the angel standing?
  34. Q34. How many total divisions of the priests did David and Zadok organize by casting lots?
  35. Q35. Which of David's counselors is described in 1 Chronicles 27 as 'the king's friend'?
  36. Q36. To whom did David give the detailed plans (the 'pattern') for all the buildings and furniture of the Temple?
  37. Q37. What specific materials did David say he provided 'with all my resources' for the house of my God in 1 Chronicles 29?
  38. Q38. How many times was Solomon anointed as king, according to the records in 1 Chronicles?
  39. Q39. Which three prophets/seers are credited at the end of 1 Chronicles with writing the records of King David's reign?
  40. Q40. According to 1 Chronicles 26, which group was responsible for guarding the gates of the house of the Lord?