1 Chronicles 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:7 — KJV
“And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion”
— 1 Chronicles 11:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:7 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 11:7
“So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.”
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“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.”
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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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“And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beersheba unto this day. Shebah: That is, an oath Beersheba: that is, the well of the oath”
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“And the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.”
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