Week 379 · Old Testament · about 3 minutes · 302 words
💧 1 Chronicles 5
1 Chronicles 5 opens with these words: “The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given…” The line to keep is 1 Chronicles 5:22: “For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.” Carry the word “fell” from that verse into the rest of the day.
1 Chronicles 5 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be listed according to the birthright.” 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, “These were the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;” 1 Chronicles 5 opens with these words: “The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father’s couch, his birthright was given…” The line to keep is 1 Chronicles 5:22: “For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.” Carry the word “fell” from that verse into the rest of the day.
The line worth learning out loud is 1 Chronicles 5:22: “For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.
What happens first in 1 Chronicles 5? Then try this: Read “For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.” 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.
“For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.”
1 Chronicles 5:22 · 1 Chronicles 5
Say it
Practice 1 Chronicles 5:22
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Formanyfellslain,thewarwasofGod.Theylivedinplacethecaptivity.
Talk about it
- What happens first in 1 Chronicles 5?
- Read “For many fell slain, because the war was of God. They lived in their place until the captivity.” once more. What does it show you about God?
- Who can you tell one sentence from 1 Chronicles 5 before bedtime?
Prayer
Father, thank you for 1 Chronicles 5. Help us remember 1 Chronicles 5:22 when we wake up, and teach us to notice you in an ordinary night. Amen.
Parent tip
If 1 Chronicles 5 is long, read 1 Chronicles 5:22 twice and ask one of the talk-about questions. The chapter page has every verse if you want more tomorrow.
Week 379 · the whole night
💧 1 Chronicles 5
Story, coloring page, word search, and the verse to trace.
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