1 Chronicles 12:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:38 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:38 — KJV
“All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king.”
— 1 Chronicles 12:38 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:38 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 12:38
“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 12:38: these, men, make
“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”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:38: these, men, war
“And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:38: war, came, heart
“And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:38: these, men, war
“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:38: heart, make, david
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