1 Chronicles 16:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 16:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 16:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 16:6 — KJV
“Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.”
— 1 Chronicles 16:6 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 16:6 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 16:6
“And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obededom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:6: benaiah, priests, trumpets
“And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:6: priests, trumpets, before
“And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams' horns passed on before the LORD, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD followed them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:6: priests, trumpets, before
“And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the LORD, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:6: priests, trumpets, continually
“Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 16:6: also, trumpets, before
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