1 Chronicles 10:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 10:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 10:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 10:7 — KJV
“And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.”
— 1 Chronicles 10:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 10:7 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 10:7
“And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:7: men, israel, valley
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:7: men, israel, saul
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:7: men, saw, then
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:7: israel, fled, sons
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. set...: Heb. ranged the battle”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:7: men, israel, valley
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