1 Chronicles 16:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:39 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:39 — KJV
“And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,”
— 1 Chronicles 16:39 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:39 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 16:39
“Nevertheless the priests of the high places came not up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, but they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:39: priest, brethren, priests
“And he shall kill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron's sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:39: priest, priests, before
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:39: priest, priests, before
“And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:39: priest, priests, lord
“So they feared the LORD, and made unto themselves of the lowest of them priests of the high places, which sacrificed for them in the houses of the high places.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:39: priest, priests, lord
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