1 Chronicles 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 12:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 12:8 — KJV
“And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle shield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as the roes upon the mountains; of war: Heb. of the host as swift...: Heb. as the roes upon the mountains to make haste”
— 1 Chronicles 12:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 12:8 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 12:8
“Thy neck is like the tower of David builded for an armoury, whereon there hang a thousand bucklers, all shields of mighty men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:8: david, men, might
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:8: david, men, war
“And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. submitted...: Heb. gave the hand under Solomon”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:8: themselves, david, men
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:8: themselves, hold, fit
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 12:8: david, wilderness, men
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