1Ch 12:39-40 | MHM | STEP | v.39–40 : The tribes near Hebron, like Judah, prepared food for everyone who came. They made a great feast to celebrate David becoming king. There was much joy in Israel, because when a good leader rules, the people rejoice (1 Chronicles 12:39–40; Ecclesiastes 10:19 ). This joy is like the happiness we feel when Jesus rules in our hearts— it is a deep and lasting celebration, not just for a few days, but for life and eternity.

‏ 1 Chronicles 12:39-40

v.39–40: The tribes near Hebron, like Judah, prepared food for everyone who came. They made a great feast to celebrate David becoming king. There was much joy in Israel, because when a good leader rules, the people rejoice (1 Chronicles 12:39–40; Ecclesiastes 10:19 ^a). This joy is like the happiness we feel when Jesus rules in our hearts— it is a deep and lasting celebration, not just for a few days, but for life and eternity.