1. 1 Chronicles 11:1–12:40 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

An outline of 1 Chronicles 11—12

1 Chronicles 11:1–12:40 (ESV)

1 Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh.

First Chronicles 11—12 can be outlined as follows:

  • All Israel anoints David as king (1 Chronicles 11:1–3)

  • David conquers Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 11:4–9)

  • David’s mighty men (1 Chronicles 11:10–47)

  • Early tribal support for David (1 Chronicles 12:1–22)

    • The support of the men of Benjamin at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:1–7)

    • The support of the men of Gad at the stronghold (1 Chronicles 12:8–15)

    • The support of the men of Benjamin and Judah at the stronghold (1 Chronicles 12:16–18)

    • Support of the men of Manasseh at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:19–22)

  • Later tribal support at Hebron (1 Chronicles 12:23–40)