1 Chronicles 1:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 1:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 1:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 1:18 — KJV
“And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.”
— 1 Chronicles 1:18 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 1:18 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 1:18
“And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. Salah: Heb. Shelah”
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“These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood:”
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“And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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“And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:”
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“And Arphaxad lived after he begat Salah four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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