1 Chronicles 15:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 15:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 15:29 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 15:29 — KJV
“And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king David dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart.”
— 1 Chronicles 15:29 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 15:29 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 15:29
“And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:29: came, ark, lord
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. Philistine: or, Philistines instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:29: came, pass, david
“And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal Saul's daughter loved him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:29: lord, david, michal
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:29: came, david, michal
“Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion. chief: Heb. princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:29: ark, covenant, lord
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