1 Chronicles 13:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 13:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 13:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 13:2 — KJV
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
— 1 Chronicles 13:2 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 13:2 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 13:2
“And let the priests also, which come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 13:2: lord, let, also
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 13:2: congregation, lord, every
“So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go again to his own place, that it slay us not, and our people: for there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there. us not...: Heb. me not, and my”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 13:2: israel, lord, god
“And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee; sounded: Heb. searched shew...: Heb. uncover thine ear”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 13:2: david, israel, good
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 13:2: david, israel, lord
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