1 Chronicles 14:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 14:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 14:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. Gibeon: ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 14:16 — KJV
“David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. Gibeon: also called, Geba”
— 1 Chronicles 14:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 14:16 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 14:16
“And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer. Geba: also called, Gibeon”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:16: david, commanded, smote
“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. horsemen: also called, footmen”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:16: david, smote, host
“And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims. Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:16: david, god, host
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:16: therefore, god, host
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:16: david, therefore, god
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