1 Chronicles 12:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:17 — KJV
“And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. to meet...: Heb. before them be knit: Heb. be one wrong: or, violence”
— 1 Chronicles 12:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:17 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 12:17
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:17: meet, help, god
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:17: went, mine, heart
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:17: went, heart, god
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:17: david, enemies, heb
“So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:17: david, come, mine
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