1 Chronicles 17:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 17:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 17:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 17:23 — KJV
“Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said.”
— 1 Chronicles 17:23 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 17:23 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 17:23
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. let it...: Heb. be thou pleased and bless”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:23: therefore, now, lord
“And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:23: now, lord, hast
“Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed for ever. let...: or, it hath pleased thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:23: therefore, now, lord
“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? manner: Heb. law”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:23: lord, thing, hast
“And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:23: lord, let, servant
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