Day 145 of My 5th Bible Study Journey

Day 145, 25 May 2026 

1) 1 Chronicles 26,27,28 Psalms 127

1 Chronicles 26
The Gatekeepers

1 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers:
from the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.
2 Meshelemiah had sons:
Zechariah the firstborn,
Jediael the second,
Zebadiah the third,
Jathniel the fourth,
3 Elam the fifth,
Jehohanan the sixth,
and Eliehoenai the seventh.
4 (1Ch 15:18; 15:24) Obed-Edom had sons:
Shemaiah the firstborn,
Jehozabad the second,
Joah the third,
Sakar the fourth,
Nethanel the fifth,
5Ammiel the sixth,
Issachar the seventh,
and Peullethai the eighth
(for God blessed him).
6 Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled their fathers' houses,
for they were men of great ability.
7 The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers
were able men: namely Elihu and Semakiah.
8 All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom with their sons and their brothers,
able men qualified for service, 62 of Obed-Edom.
9 Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, able men, eighteen in all.
10 (1Ch 16:38) Also Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the first
(although he was not the firstborn, his father made him the first),
11 Hilkiah the second, Tabaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:
all the sons and brothers of Hosah, thirteen.
12 These divisions of the gatekeepers, for their chief men, had assignments
to minister in the house of the Lord just as their brothers.
13 (1Ch 25:8; 24:31) They cast lots, small and great alike, according to their
fathers' houses, gate by gate.
14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots
for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, and his lot came out
for the North Gate;
15 (2Ch 25:24) to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons was allotted
the storehouse.
16 For Shuppim and Hosah the lot came out for the West Gate,
at the Shalleketh Gate on the ascending road, guard corresponding to guard.
17 On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day,
on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse.
18 (2Ki 23:11) For the colonnade on the west, there were four at the highway,
and two at the colonnade.
19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah
and of the sons of Merari.

The Treasurers and Other Officials

20 (1Ch 26:22) And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures
of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated offerings.
21 (1Ch 23:7) The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites, belonging
to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' houses belonging
to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.
22 (1Ch 23:8) The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were
in charge of the treasures of the house of the Lord.
23 (Nu 3:27; 1Ch 23:12) From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites,
and the Uzzielites:
24 (1Ch 24:20) Shubael the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,
was ruler of the treasures.
25 (1Ch 23:17-18) His brothers by Eliezer were Rehabiah his son,
Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son, and Shelomith his son.
26 (2Sa 8:11) This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of
all the treasures of the dedicated offerings, which David the king,
the heads of the fathers, the officers of the thousands and the hundreds,
and the commanders of the army had dedicated.
27 Some of the spoils won in battles they dedicated for the maintenance
of the house of the Lord.
28 (1Sa 9:9) Also all that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Kish
and Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated
-all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers.
29 (1Ch 23:4; Ne 11:16) From the Izharites, Kenaniah and his sons were
assigned the outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.
30 (1Ch 27:17) From the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his brothers, 1700 able men,
were administrators of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the work
of the Lord and for the service of the king.
31 (1Ch 23:19; Jos 21:39) Jeriah was chief of the Hebronites according
to the genealogical records of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign
of David, mighty men of valor were found in the records among
the Hebronites at Jazer of Gilead,
32 (2Ch 19:11) and his brothers, able men, 2700 heads of the fathers,
to them King David entrusted all matters of God and of the king concerning
the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

1 Chronicles 26
Officers and Judges
1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah
the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.
2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael
the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,
3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.
4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn,
Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth,
and Nethaneel the fifth,
5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth:
for God blessed him.
6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout
the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.
7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad,
whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
8 All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons
and their brethren, able men for strength for the service,
were threescore and two of Obed-edom.
9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.
10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief,
(for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)
11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:
all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men,
having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.
13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according
to the house of their fathers, for every gate.
14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son,
a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.
16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate
Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.
17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day,
and toward Asuppim two and two.
18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.
19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore,
and among the sons of Merari.
20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God,
and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan,
chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over
the treasures of the house of the LORD.
23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:
24 and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,
was ruler of the treasures.
25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son,
and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.
26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the
dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains
over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.
27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate
to maintain the house of the LORD.
28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son
of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had
dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.
29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business
over Israel, for officers and judges.
30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour,
a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side
Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD,
and in the service of the king.
31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites,
according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the
reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them
mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.
32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred
chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites,
and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God,
and affairs of the king.

1 Chronicles 27
The Military Divisions

1 Now these are the sons of Israel according to their number,
the heads of fathers' houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds,
and their officers who ministered to the king in all matters concerning
the divisions, which came and went, month by month throughout
all the months of the year, to each division of 24000:
2 (2Sa 23:8; 1Ch 11:11) Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel led the first division
for the first month; in his division, 24000.
3 (Nu 26:20) He was from the sons of Perez and was the leader
of all the officers of the army for the first month.
4 (2Sa 23:9; 1Ch 11:12) Dodai the Ahohite and his division led the division
of the second month with Mikloth as the ruler:
in his division, 24000.
5 The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah
the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: in his division, 24000.
6 (2Sa 23:20-23) Benaiah himself was the mighty man of the thirty who led
the thirty: Ammizabad his son led his division.
7 (1Ch 11:26; 2Sa 23:24) The fourth for the fourth month, Asahel the brother
of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: in his division, 24000.
8 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:25) The fifth for the fifth month, the leader Shamhuth
the Izrahite: in his division, 24000.
9 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:26T) he sixth for the sixth month, Ira the son of Ikkesh
the Tekoite: in his division, 24000.
10 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:26) The seventh for the seventh month,
Helez the Pelonite, from the sons of Ephraim:
in his division, 24000.
11 (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 11:29) The eighth for the eighth month, Sibbekai
the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.
12 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:27) The ninth for the ninth month, Abiezer
the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: in his division, 24000.
13 (1Ch 11:30; 2Sa 23:28) The tenth for the tenth month, Maharai
the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.
14 (1Ch 11:31) The eleventh for the eleventh month, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
from the sons of Ephraim: in his division, 24000.
15 (2Sa 23:29; Jdg 3:9) The twelfth for the twelfth month,
Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: in his division, 24000.

Leaders of the Tribes

16 Over the tribes of Israel:
The chief officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zikri;
over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maakah;
17 (1Ch 26:30) over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel;
over the Aaronites, Zadok;
18 over Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David;
over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;
19 over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah;
over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;
20 over the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah;
over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;
21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah;
over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;
22 over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham.
These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
23 (Ge 15:5) But David did not take the number from twenty years old and under
because the Lord had said He would multiply
Israel as the stars of the heavens.
24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he did not finish.
And because of this wrath came on Israel, and the number was not recorded
in the account of the chronicles of King David.

Civic Officials

25 Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king's treasures,
and Jonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the fields,
in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers.
26 Ezri the son of Kelub was over those who did the work of the field
to till the ground.
27 Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite
was over what was in the vineyards for the stores of wine.
28 (1Ki 10:27; 2Ch 1:15) Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees
and the sycamore trees that were in the Shephelah,
and Joash was over the stores of oil.
29 (1Ch 5:16) Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon,
and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys.
30 Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels,
and Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys.
31 Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks.
All these were the overseers of King David's property.
32 Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding,
and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons.
33 (2Sa 15:12; 15:37) Now Ahithophel was the king's counselor,
and Hushai the Arkite was the king's friend.
34 (1Ki 1:7; 1Ch 11:6) Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar came
after Ahithophel, and Joab was the leader of the king's army.

1 Chronicles 27
Overseers
1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers
and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the
king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month
by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were
twenty and four thousand.
2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel:
and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains
of the host for the first month.
4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite,
and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were
twenty and four thousand.
5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son
of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty:
and in his course was Ammizabad his son.
7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab,
and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were
twenty and four thousand.
8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite:
and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh
the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite,
of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite,
of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite,
of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite,
of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite,
of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite,
of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was
Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:
17 of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
18 of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son
of Michael:
19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali,
Jerimoth the son of Azriel:
20 of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah:
of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:
21 of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah:
of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:
22 of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham.
These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.
23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under:
because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like
to the stars of the heavens.
24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not,
because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put
in the account of the chronicles of king David.
25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over
the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages,
and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:
26 and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground
was Ezri the son of Chelub:
27 and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of
the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
28 and over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low
plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:
29 and over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite:
and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:
30 over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite:
and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
31 and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite.
All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.
32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man,
and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:
33 and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor:
and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:
34 and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar:
and the general of the king's army was Joab.

1 Chronicles 28

David's Plans for the Temple

1(1Ch 11:10-47; 23:2) Now David assembled all the leaders of Israel
in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the officers of the divisions
of those ministering to the king, the captains of thousands and the captains
of hundreds, the stewards over all the property and livestock of the king
and his sons with the eunuchs and the fighting men and all the brave warriors.
2 (Ps 99:5; Isa 66:1) So King David rose to his feet and said,
"Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house
of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, a footstool for the feet of
our God, so I prepared to build it.
3 (1Ch 22:8; 1Ki 5:3) But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for
My name because you are a man of war and have spilled much blood.'
4 (1Sa 16:1; 1Ch 5:2) "Still, the Lord God of Israel chose me from all
my father's house to be king over Israel forever; for He chose Judah
as leader, and in the house of Judah, the house of my father,
and among the sons of my father, He took pleasure in me to make me
king over all Israel.
5 (1Ch 3:1-9; 23:1) Of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons),
He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord
over Israel.
6 (2Sa 7:13-14; 1Ch 22:9-10) For He said to me, 'Solomon your son is the one
who shall build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him to be My son,
and I will be his Father.
7 (1Ch 22:13) I will establish his kingdom forever if he is fully committed
to keep My commandments and My judgments as it is this day.'
8 (Dt 4:1) "Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly
of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out
all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess
this good land and leave it for an inheritance for your children
after you forever.
9 (1Sa 16:7; 2Ch 15:2) As for you, Solomon my son, know the God
of your fathers and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing spirit,
for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought.
If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him,
He will abandon you forever.
10 See now that the Lord chose you to build the house for His sanctuary.
Be strong and do it."
11 (Ex 25:40; 1Ki 6:3) Then David gave to Solomon his son the building plans
for the vestibule of the temple, its house, its treasury, its roof chambers,
its inner rooms, and the place of the mercy seat;
12 (1Ch 26:20) and the plans, all of which were given to him by the Spirit,
for the courts of the house of the Lord and for the surrounding rooms,
the storehouses of the house of God, and the storehouses
of the dedicated offerings;
13 for the divisions of the priests and the Levites
for all the work of the service
of the house of the Lord and for all the implements
of the service of the house
of the Lord;
14 the weight of gold for all the golden implements of service,
the implements of silver by weight for all implements of service,
15 (Ex 25:31-39) and the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps,
the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps,
the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps according
to the use of each lampstand;
16 the weight of gold for the tables of the showbread, table by table,
and silver for the tables of silver;
17 and the pure gold forks, the basins, and the pitchers;
for the golden bowls with the weight for each bowl;
the weight of silver for each silver dish;
18 (Ex 25:18-22; 30:1-10) and for the altar of incense,
refined gold by weight; also his plan for the golden chariot of the cherubim
that spread their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
19 (1Ch 28:11-12; Ex 25:40) "All this," said David, "the Lord made me
understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the works of this pattern."
20 (1Ch 22:13; Heb 13:5) Then David said to Solomon his son,
"Be strong and courageous, and take action. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed
for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you,
until you have finished all the work of the service of the house of the Lord.
21 (1Ch 24:1-26) Now, here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites
for all the service of the house of God, and all those who are willing
and skillful for all the work will be with you for all the service;
also the leaders and the people will be wholly at your command."

1 Chronicles 28
David's Last Words

1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes,
and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course,
and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds,
and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king,
and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men,
and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.
2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren,
and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for
the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God,
and had made ready for the building:
3 but God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because
thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father
to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler;
and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my
father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:
5 and of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen
Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.
6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts:
for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.
7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do
my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.
8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD,
and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments
of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it
for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.
9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father,
and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind:
for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations
of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee;
but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build
an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.
11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch,
and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof,
and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof,
and of the place of the mercy seat,
12 and the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts
of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about,
of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries
of the dedicated things:
13 also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work
of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service
in the house of the LORD.
14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all
manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight,
for all instruments of every kind of service:
15 even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold,
by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the
candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for
the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.
16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table;
and likewise silver for the tables of silver:
17 also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups:
and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason;
and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:
18 and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the
pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings,
and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing
by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do
it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with
thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all
the work for the service of the house of the LORD.
21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall
be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with
thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner
of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly
at thy commandment. 

Psalms 127

A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.

1 Except the Lord build the house,
those who build labor in vain;
except the Lord guards the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) It is in vain for you to rise up early,
to stay up late,
and to eat the bread of hard toil,
for He gives sleep to His beloved.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Look, children are a gift of the Lord,
and the fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) As arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior,
so are the children of one's youth.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Happy is the man
who has his quiver full of them;
he shall not be ashamed
when he speaks with the enemies at the gate.

Psalms 127
[1] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:
except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
[2] It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of
sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
[3] Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is
his reward.
[4] As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
[5] Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be
ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

2) Our Daily Bread for 25 May 2026 Titled <a href="
https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/finding-rest">
Finding Rest </a> by Karen Pimpo

2 Samuel 15:23-27,2 Samuel 15:29-31


23 (2Sa 16:2; 1Ki 2:37) The whole land wept with a loud voice as
all the people passed by. Now the king was crossing over the brook Kidron,
and all of the people were crossing over on the road to the wilderness.
24 (Nu 4:15; 2Sa 8:17) And also Zadok and all of the Levites with him
were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set down the ark of God,
and Abiathar came up until all of the people had finished
passing from the city.
25 (Ex 15:13; Jer 25:30) The king said to Zadok, "Take the ark of God back
to the city. If I have found favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will bring me
back and allow me to see both it and its resting place.
26 (1Sa 3:18; 2Sa 22:20) But if He should say now, 'I take no delight in you,'
here I am. May He do to me what seems good to Him."
27 (1Sa 9:9; 2Sa 17:17) The king also said to Zadok the priest,
"Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace with your two sons,
your son Ahimaaz and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.
29 So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem,
and they remained there.
30 (Est 6:12; 2Sa 19:4) David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives,
weeping as he went. His head was covered and he went barefoot.
Then all of the people who were with him each covered his head
and went up, weeping as they went.
31 (2Sa 16:23; 17:14) Now it was reported to David that Ahithophel
was conspiring with Absalom, and David said,
"O Lord, make the advice of Ahithophel folly." 

[23] And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed
over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people
passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
[24] And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark
of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went
up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
[25] And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city:
if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and
shew me both it, and his habitation:
[26] But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let
him do to me as seemeth good unto him.
[27] The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return
into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and
Jonathan the son of Abiathar.
[29] Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem:
and they tarried there.
[30] And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went
up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that
was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they
went up.
[31] And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with
Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel
into foolishness. 

 Psalm 3:5

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 

[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. 

"Tactical napping" is a series of guidelines for soldiers for effective, ten 
to thirty minutes of sleep. While experiencing a rush of adrenaline, 
loneliness, or anxiety, sleep-deprived soldiers may not be able to relax. Tips
include using earplugs and reading before bed. They're even offered
 military-grade, caffeinated chewing gum to reduce grogginess after a nap.

It’s when we most need rest that it’s often difficult to find. King David 
experienced this after fleeing into the wilderness to escape his son Absalom's
treason. David and his followers wept aloud at his betrayal with their heads 
covered in mourning (2 Samuel 15:30-31). In fact, "the whole countryside wept 
aloud" (v. 23). It was around this time that David cried out, "Lord, how many 
are my foes!" (Psalm 3:1). Perhaps thinking about past troubled nights, 
however, David continued, "I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the 
Lord sustains me. I will not fear" (vv. 5-6). David realised that God, not 
Absalom, was in charge of his situation. David even sent the ark of the 
covenant back to Jerusalem, acknowledging that the future was fully 
in God's hands (2 Samuel 15:25-26).

Sleep feels especially fleeting when we're facing adversity in our waking 
hours, but it's a good reminder of how many things are outside our control. 
Yet God sustains us and, as we trust Him, He can help us lie down in peace.

Reflect & Pray

What keeps you from true rest? How can your surrender to God produce peace?

Dear God, thank You for keeping watch while I sleep and when I wake.

<A href="https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series/
sacred-rest-accepting-gods-first-gift/introduction">
When God created mankind, He designed us with the necessity to rest.</a>

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10

10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;
for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me
with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself
with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony
that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much
time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she
looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not
out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.
God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,
the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,
the garments of joy to his beloved ones.
He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with
the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely
a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.
It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that
we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,
is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.
When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,
we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,
Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband
desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,
reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates
with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.
And we, having been fully forgiven
and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.

Application

a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?

b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me? 

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Joshua 1:5

5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against you all the days 
of your life. As I was with Moses, I will be with you. I will not 
abandon you. I will not leave you.

5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy 
life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, 
nor forsake thee.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:

God's Help in Times of Temptation

1 Cor 10:1-13

1 Corinthians 10

Warning Against Idolatry

1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,
2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;
4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,
for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,
and that Rock was Christ.
5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,
and they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent
that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.
As it is written,
"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )
8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some
of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.
9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them
also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.
10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured
and were destroyed by the destroyer.
11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.
They are written as an admonition to us,
upon whom the end of the ages has come.
12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,
lest he fall.
13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common
to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above
what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all
our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;
4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that
spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:
for they were overthrown in the wilderness.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust
after evil things, as they also lusted.
7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,
The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,
and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,
and were destroyed of serpents.
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,
and were destroyed of the destroyer.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:
and they are written for our admonition,
upon whom the ends of the world are come.
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also
make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13


9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 edition?)

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population  13 687 7000

est Muslim Population     1 001 542

CNMM Networks:  Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
                                   Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that 
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly 
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques 
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools 
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour 
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of 
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community.  Another town 
reports  Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals 
  whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising 
   believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
  towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020 

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid  celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that 
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you 
know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 :  17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; 
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, 
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants 
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. 
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below: 
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke.  20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]

Footnotes
	Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15  : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under 
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the 
house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people - 
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims 
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! 

And 

Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.

"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager, 
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.

Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians 
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before. 
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.

As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution 
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.

Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction. 
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.

I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through 
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom 
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."

13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy 
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope, 
through the power of the Holy Spirit.

[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 

ROMANS 15:13

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

Day 25 of the Month

a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.

(Acts 2: 41,47b

41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,
and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: 
and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
)

b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.

( Prov 11:1

1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is His delight.

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
But a just weight is his delight.

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to build on His principles.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for keeping watch 
while I sleep and when I wake."

Pray to the Lord and pray to draw close to the Lord. 

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord is with you.

Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord knows the temptations you face.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals 
  whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising 
   believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
  towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people - 
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims 
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! 

Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or
community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.

Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true
justice for all.

Pray for efforts to distribute Bibles and Christian literature in areas 
dominated by radicalised Muslims in <A href="https://www.vomcanada.com
/pakistan.htm">Pakistan</a>.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness

Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
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