1 Chronicles 17

1 Chronicles 17 (see our study on 2 Samuel 7 for a deeper study of the subject)

One major difference between these two passages is the focus of David’s prayer, which is a result of the purpose of each book. Second Samuel is establishing David as king over all Israel and 1 Chronicles focus is on the religious aspects of David’s life. So, the prayer in 1 Chronicles 17.16-27 focuses on David as the planner of the Temple more so than a military focus. This focus can be seen in Haggai’s focus in Haggai 1 (see PPT analysis of this chapter-more to come if comments are given).