1 Chronicles 16:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:43 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:43 — KJV
“And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:43 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:43 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 16:43
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
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“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:43: house, david, returned
“So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:43: people, departed, house
“And when all Israel saw that the king would not hearken unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? and we have none inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: and now, David, see to thine own house. So all Israel went to their tents.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:43: people, every, house
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:43: people, every, house
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