1 Chronicles 16:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:31 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:31 — KJV
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:31 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:31 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 16:31
“The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. multitude...: Heb. many, or, great isles”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:31: let, glad, earth
“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:31: let, glad, rejoice
“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness...: or, all it containeth”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:31: let, heavens, glad
“For thus saith the LORD; Sing with gladness for Jacob, and shout among the chief of the nations: publish ye, praise ye, and say, O LORD, save thy people, the remnant of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:31: glad, say, among
“Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; the children...: or, naughty men”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:31: let, men, say
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