1 Chronicles 15:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 15:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 15:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 15:8 — KJV
“Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:”
— 1 Chronicles 15:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 15:8 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 15:8
“Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:8: sons, chief, brethren
“And the children of Israel carried away captive of their brethren two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:8: sons, brethren, two
“Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the Levites, gave unto the Levites for passover offerings five thousand small cattle, and five hundred oxen. gave: Heb. offered”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:8: shemaiah, chief, brethren
“And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:8: chief, brethren, two
“Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty: brethren: or, kinsmen”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 15:8: sons, chief, brethren
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