Free group study handout
1 Chronicles 6: Group Study Handout
How to use: read 1 Chronicles 6 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The sons of Levi are Gershon, Kohath, and Merari (vv. 1-2). Kohath’s children include Amram, whose descendants are Aaron, Moses, and Miriam (vv.
Key verse
“These are they whom David set over the service of song in Yahweh’s house, after the ark came to rest there.”
1 Chronicles 6:31 (WEB)
Outline
- 1 Chronicles 6:1–15 Introduction to Levi's Lineage
- 1 Chronicles 6:16–30 Details of the Levite Families
- 1 Chronicles 6:31–43 Roles in Worship and Music
- 1 Chronicles 6:44–49 Priestly Responsibilities
- 1 Chronicles 6:50–60 Cities for the Levitical Priests
- 1 Chronicles 6:61–81 Distribution of Cities Among Levites
Discussion questions
- In v3, who are the children of Amram listed in the genealogy?
- What is the role of Azariah described in v10?
- The mention of 'cities of refuge' in vv. 57-60: what purpose do they serve for the Levites?
- In v49, why is it significant that Aaron and his sons offered on the altar?
- When have you felt a responsibility that came with a spiritual legacy, as seen in the Levites' roles?
Go deeper
Passages that echo 1 Chronicles 6: Joshua 21, Exodus 6, Numbers 3.
Before next time: read 1 Chronicles 7.