1 Chronicles 12:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:23 — KJV
“And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD. bands: or, captains, or, men: Heb. heads”
— 1 Chronicles 12:23 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:23 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 12:23
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:23: came, turn, word
“Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:23: came, david, hebron
“These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. strengthened...: or, held strongly with him”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:23: these, david, kingdom
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:23: these, war, came
“And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads. to the...: Heb. on our heads”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:23: came, david, saul
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