1 Chronicles 19:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 19:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 19:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LOR..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 19:13 — KJV
“Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.”
— 1 Chronicles 19:13 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 19:13 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 19:13
“Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:13: good, courage, let
“And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:13: good, courage, people
“And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. It is...: Heb. The word is good”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:13: good, let, people
“Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. gall: or, poison”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:13: let, ourselves, cities
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:13: good, let, cities
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