1 Chronicles 12:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:3 — KJV
“The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, Shemaah: or, Hasmaah”
— 1 Chronicles 12:3 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:3 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 12:3
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. chief rulers: or, princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:3: chief, sons, pelet
“Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:3: then, joash, jehu
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king. about...: Heb. at the hand of the king”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:3: chief, sons, pelet
“Thus they made a covenant at Beersheba: then Abimelech rose up, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, and they returned into the land of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:3: chief, then
“Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:3: chief, then
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