1 Chronicles 16:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:17 — KJV
“And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,”
— 1 Chronicles 16:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:17 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 16:17
“And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:17: confirmed, same, jacob
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:17: hath, jacob, israel
“Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:17: israel, everlasting, covenant
“And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses' father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:17: hath, law, israel
“This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:17: hath, law, israel
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