1 Chronicles 19:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 19:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 19:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 19:16 — KJV
“And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. river: that is, Euphrates Shophach: also called, Shobach”
— 1 Chronicles 19:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 19:16 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 19:16
“And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. the river: that is, Euphrates Shobach: or, Shophach”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:16: syrians, before, sent
“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. horsemen: also called, footmen”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:16: syrians, before, israel
“And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the Syrians help the children of Ammon any more.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:16: syrians, saw, put
“But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:16: syrians, before, israel
“And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:16: put, israel, captain
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