1 Chronicles 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, whic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:5 — KJV
“And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.”
— 1 Chronicles 11:5 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:5 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 11:5
“And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. thinking...: or, saying David shall not, etc”
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“Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.”
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“After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:”
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“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion”
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“Haste thee, escape thither; for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar. Zoar: that is, Little”
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