I. Israel's historical roots chs. 1-9
A. The lineage of David chs. 1-3
B. The house of Israel chs. 4-7
1. The family of Judah 4:1-23
2. The family of Simeon 4:24-43
3. The families of Transjordan ch. 5
4. The family of Levi ch. 6
5. The remaining families of Israel ch. 7
C. The lineage of Saul chs. 8-9
II. The reign of David chs. 10-29
A. The death of Saul ch. 10
B. David's coronation and capital 11:1-9
C. David's mighty men 11:10-12:40
D. David and the ark chs. 13-16
1. The removal of the ark from Kiriath-jearim ch. 13
2. Restoring fellowship with Yahweh ch. 14
3. The importance of the priests and Levites 15:1-15
4. The joy produced by God's presence 15:16-16:6
5. David's concern for the universal worship of Yahweh 16:7-43
E. God's covenant promises to David chs. 17-29
1. The first account of God's promises to David chs. 17-21
2. The second account of God's promises to David chs. 22-27
3. The third account of God's promises to David chs. 28-29
(Continued in notes on 2 Chronicles)