1 Chronicles 17:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 17:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 17:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 17:21 — KJV
“And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness and terribleness, by driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou hast redeemed out of Egypt?”
— 1 Chronicles 17:21 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 17:21 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 17:21
“And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:21: one, nation, earth
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:21: people, god, redeem
“For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. Maker: Heb. Makers”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:21: one, earth, israel
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly. gotten...: Heb. made thee a name”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:21: one, people, god
“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:21: people, israel, whom
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