The book of 1 Chronicles starts with Adam and presents the genealogies of Saul, David, and Solomon, kings of Israel. It describes many events which occurred during the reign of king David. Much of the contents of 1 Chronicles overlaps with the contents of 1 & 2 Samuel. They present different accounts of many of the same events. 1 Chronicles contains several lists of names of children of Israel who participated in the tasks and events of the time. Because king David was a great warrior, the Lord did not allow him to build Him a house. David's many preparations to help Solomon construct the Temple, however, are recorded in 1 Chronicles. At the end of David's life and with the Lord's approval, he crowned his son Solomon king of Israel.