1 Chronicles 12:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:16 — KJV
“And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.”
— 1 Chronicles 12:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:16 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 12:16
“And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families: and the coast of their lot came forth between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph.”
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“And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the children of Aaron the priest, which were of the Levites, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities.”
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“And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.”
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“And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD; present: Heb. blessing”
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“And, behold, all the men of Israel came to the king, and said unto the king, Why have our brethren the men of Judah stolen thee away, and have brought the king, and his household, and all David's men with him, over Jordan?”
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