1 Chronicles 7
-This chapter continues the extensive list of genealogies
from the tribes of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Joseph’s sons (Manasseh and
Ephraim), and Asher. One of the notable descendants of Ephraim is Joshua, son
of Non (or Nun, Exodus 33:11, Numbers 13:8). He was the leader of Israel as
they came into the Promised Land after wandering through the wilderness (Joshua
1-3). He, along with Caleb of Judah (Numbers 13:6; 14:24), were the two
faithful spies of the land and approved of God to be the only surviving
original generation coming out of Egypt to enter God’s promise in the land. The
primary theme of this chapter is “mighty men of valor (1 Chronicles 7:2,5,7,9,
11, 40).” This is a reminder of the courage and will of the children of Israel
to defend and advance the work of the LORD in their historical and spiritually
rich nation.
-*Application* Are we a man (or woman) of valor? Valor is
defined as courage. It is the one thing that the LORD repeatedly commanded
Joshua and the children of Israel to do as they came into the fullness of the
land that God had promised (Joshua 1:6-9). Courage means that we do not
compromise with the world when we know what is true and good. Stand up for what
is right. Be a person of valor.
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 7:27
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