1 Chronicles 16:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:22 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:22 — KJV
“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:22 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:22 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 16:22
“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:22: saying, touch, mine
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:22: saying, touch, mine
“And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:22: saying, touch
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:22: saying, touch
“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:22: saying, touch
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