1 Chronicles 14:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 14:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 14:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 14:8 — KJV
“And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.”
— 1 Chronicles 14:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 14:8 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 14:8
“But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:8: philistines, heard, david
“Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:8: philistines, david, over
“And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:8: philistines, heard, israel
“So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:8: philistines, king, over
“And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 14:8: david, king, over
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