1 Chronicles 19:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 19:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 19:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in arr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 19:17 — KJV
“And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.”
— 1 Chronicles 19:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 19:17 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 19:17
“And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:17: told, david, gathered
“Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. the battle...: Heb. the face of the battle was choice: or, young men”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:17: israel, set, battle
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. set...: Heb. ranged the battle”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:17: gathered, israel, set
“When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:17: israel, battle, array
“Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 19:17: david, israel, passed
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