1 Chronicles 14:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 14:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 14:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 14:14 — KJV
“Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.”
— 1 Chronicles 14:14 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 14:14 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 14:14
“And when David enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:14: david, enquired, again
“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. Selahammahlekoth: that is, The rock of divisions”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:14: therefore, david, again
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:14: therefore, again, come
“On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Bethpeor, in the land of Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and the children of Israel smote, after they were come forth out of Egypt:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:14: again, after, come
“For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:14: again, god, turn
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