1 Chronicles 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:21 — KJV
“Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.”
— 1 Chronicles 11:21 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:21 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 11:21
“Was he not most honourable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:21: three, honourable, captain
“He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard. more...: or, honourable among the thirty guard: or, council: Heb. at his command”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:21: three, more, honourable
“And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and threescore and thirteen of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are more than the Levites;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:21: three, more, than
“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:21: more, than, two
“Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:21: three, honourable, attained
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