1 Chronicles 14:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 14:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 14:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 14:1 — KJV
“Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house.”
— 1 Chronicles 14:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 14:1 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 14:1
“And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house. masons: Heb. hewers of the stone of the wall”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:1: hiram, king, tyre
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Huram: or, Hiram”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:1: hiram, king, tyre
“And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David. Hiram: also called, Huram”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:1: hiram, king, tyre
“Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:1: timber, masons, carpenters
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:1: now, king, david
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