1 Chronicles 15: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 1 Chronicles 15 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

David made houses in his city and prepared a place for God’s ark, pitching a tent for it (vv. 1-2). He then gathered all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark to the prepared place (v.

Key verse

“David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the choir master with the singers; and David had an ephod of linen on him.”
1 Chronicles 15:27 (WEB)

Outline

1 Chronicles 15:1–2 David Prepares for the Ark
1 Chronicles 15:3–10 Gathering the Leaders
1 Chronicles 15:11–14 Sanctification of the Levites
1 Chronicles 15:15–22 Levites Carry the Ark
1 Chronicles 15:23–26 Musical Preparation and Sacrifice
1 Chronicles 15:27–29 The Joyful Procession

Discussion questions

What does David prepare for God’s ark in v1?
In v14, what action do the priests and Levites take before moving the ark?
In v13, why does David mention that Yahweh broke out in anger against them?
In v29, why does Michal despise David in her heart during the procession?
When have you felt joy in worship like David does in v28?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 1 Chronicles 15: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, 1 Chronicles 6.

Before next time: read 1 Chronicles 16.