1 Chronicles 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 17:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my pe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 17:6 — KJV
“Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?”
— 1 Chronicles 17:6 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 17:6 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 17:6
“In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar? any of...: any of the judges”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:6: walked, israel, spake
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:6: word, any, commanded
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:6: israel, judges, commanded
“And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:6: israel, spake, word
“Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 17:6: spake, word, people
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