1 Chronicles 18:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 18:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 18:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 18:1 — KJV
“Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines.”
— 1 Chronicles 18:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 18:1 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 18:1
“And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines. Methegammah: or, the bridle of Ammah”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:1: after, came, pass
“And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:1: now, came, pass
“Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.”
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“And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:1: came, pass, david
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
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