1 Chronicles 11:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:1 — KJV
“Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”
— 1 Chronicles 11:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:1 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 11:1
“Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron, and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:1: then, israel, david
“And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:1: then, israel, saying
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:1: then, gathered, themselves
“Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh. gathered: Heb. cried”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:1: then, israel, gathered
“Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:1: then, israel, gathered
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