1 Chronicles 11:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:19 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their liv..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:19 — KJV
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
— 1 Chronicles 11:19 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:19 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 11:19
“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:19: should, thing, drink
“Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. instructed: Heb. founded”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:19: god, thing, these
“Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:19: god, thing, men
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:19: should, thing, men
“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:19: god, should, thing
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