1 Chronicles 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 18:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 18:17 — KJV
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and the sons of David were chief about the king. about...: Heb. at the hand of the king”
— 1 Chronicles 18:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 18:17 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 18:17
“And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. chief rulers: or, princes”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:17: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:17: benaiah, son, jehoiada
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:17: son, over, sons
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. by name: Heb. by his name”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:17: son, over, david
“Now Joab was over all the host of Israel: and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 18:17: benaiah, son, jehoiada
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