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September 26 Notes — 1 Chronicles 11: David’s Rise to Kingship and the Establishment of Jerusalem
In 1 Chronicles 11, we witness the beginning of David’s reign. All Israel unites under God’s chosen king,
Jerusalem is established as the City of David, and God’s faithfulness in keeping His promises comes into view.
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Tomorrow: In 1 Chronicles 12, we will see those who joined David in his reign, reminding us of what it means to give allegiance to God’s King.
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
