1 Chronicles 19:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 19:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 19:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong fo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 19:12 — KJV
“And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.”
— 1 Chronicles 19:12 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 19:12 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 19:12
“And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:12: syrians, too, strong
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:12: syrians, then, children
“And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:12: syrians, help, children
“For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. to destroy: Heb. for the destruction”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:12: too, help, children
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:12: syrians, then, children
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