🎺 1 Chronicles 13

1 Chronicles 13 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “David and all Israel played before God with all their might, even with songs, with harps, with stringed instruments, with tambourines, with cymbals, and with trumpets.” 1 Chronicles 13 opens with these words: “David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.” The line to keep is 1 Chronicles 13:3: “Also, let us again bring the ark of our God back to us; for we didn’t seek it in the days of Saul.”” Carry the word “bring” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is 1 Chronicles 13:3: “Also, let us again bring the ark of our God back to us; for we didn’t seek it in the days of Saul.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in 1 Chronicles 13? Then try this: Read “Also, let us again bring the ark of our God back to us; for we didn’t seek it in the days of Saul.”” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.