David, king of the united kingdom of Israel, is the clear center of attention in 1 Chronicles. King Saul is briefly mentioned in chapter 10 only to record the event of his death. Solomon is introduced in the final chapter, preparing the way for his starring role in 2 Chronicles.
As part of the grandeur of David's reign, many supporting players are mentioned. Chapters 18 and 26 list several government officials, including his army general Joab. David's "mighty men" are listed in chapter 11. The priests, temple singers, gatekeepers, army leaders, and other players in David's rule are laid out in chapters 23-27. Though David is the star, few other books have such a supporting cast.
Significant places include Jerusalem, which David captures from the Jebusites in chapter 11. It will become the capital of Israel and the site of God's temple. David brings the ark of God to newly captured Jerusalem from its previous home in Kiriath Jearim some 10 miles west of the new capital city.
