| 1 | Genealogy Adam-Abraham/Ishmael & Isaac/Esau | 11 | David made king; city & men of D. | 21 | Census, against God's plan |
| 2 | Family of Israel - Sons of Judah | 12 | Army expanded; Army at Hebron | 22 | David prepares for the temple |
| 3 | Family of Israel - House of David | 13 | Ark moved from Kirjath Jearim | 23 | Levite families |
| 4 | Family of Israel - Sons of Judah & Simeon | 14 | David in Jerusalem; Philist. defeat. | 24 | Priest families |
| 5 | Israel's Birthright - Sons of Reuben, Gad & Manasseh | 15 | Ark taken to Jerusalem | 25 | Musicians |
| 6 | Family of Israel - Sons of Levi; musicians; Aaron | 16 | Ark in tabernacle; D's song; worship | 26 | Gatekeepers; Levites, et al |
| 7 | Sons of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim & Asher. | 17 | Covenant with David | 27 | Military and civil leaders |
| 8 | Family of Israel - Sons of Benjamin | 18 | More conquests; administration | 28 | Solomon to build temple |
| 9 | Inhabitants of those of Jerusalem | 19 | Messengers embarrassed; war | 29 | Offering; praise; Solomon k |
| 10 | Death of Saul and sons | 20 | Rabbah taken; giants | - | - |