and the clans of the scribes who lived in Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who descended from Hammath, the father of Beth-Rechab.

These who are named above were the leaders of their clans. Their extended families increased greatly in numbers.

The men whose names are listed came during the time of King Hezekiah of Judah and attacked the Hamites' settlements, as well as the Meunites they discovered there, and they wiped them out to this very day. They dispossessed them, for they found pasture for their sheep there.

These are the names of the sons Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites by their families.

These are the men David put in charge of music in the Lord's sanctuary, after the ark was placed there.

These are the ones who served along with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman the musician, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

All Israel joined David at Hebron and said, "Look, we are your very flesh and blood!

He was with David in Pas Dammim when the Philistines assembled there for battle. In an area of the field that was full of barley, the army retreated before the Philistines,

but then they made a stand in the middle of that area. They defended it and defeated the Philistines; the Lord gave them a great victory.

But a spirit empowered Amasai, the leader of the thirty warriors, and he said: "We are yours, O David! We support you, O son of Jesse! May you greatly prosper! May those who help you prosper! Indeed your God helps you!" So David accepted them and made them leaders of raiding bands.

These are the names of children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,

He told them: "You are the leaders of the Levites' families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves and bring the ark of the Lord God of Israel up to the place I have prepared for it.

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the heavens.

Now, O Lord, you are the true God; you have made this good promise to your servant.

Now you are willing to bless your servant's dynasty so that it may stand permanently before you, for you, O Lord, have blessed it and it will be blessed from now on into the future."

You also have available many workers, including stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and an innumerable array of workers who are skilled

David said, "Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the Lord's temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;

4,000 are to be gatekeepers; and 4,000 are to praise the Lord with the instruments I supplied for worship."

But God said to me, 'You must not build a temple to honor me, for you are a warrior and have spilled blood.'

I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.'

Here are the divisions of the priests and Levites who will perform all the service of God's temple. All the willing and skilled men are ready to assist you in all the work and perform their service. The officials and all the people are ready to follow your instructions."

O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.

You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.

"But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.

For we are resident foreigners and nomads in your presence, like all our ancestors; our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security.

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

King David's accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Samuel the prophet, the Annals of Nathan the prophet, and the Annals of Gad the prophet.

Recorded there are all the facts about his reign and accomplishments, and an account of the events that involved him, Israel, and all the neighboring kingdoms.