1 Chronicles 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 2:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma: or, Shammah" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 2:13 — KJV
“And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma: or, Shammah”
— 1 Chronicles 2:13 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 2:13 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 2:13
“And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:13: jesse, firstborn, eliab
“Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,”
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“Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. Shammah: Shimeah, also called, Shimma”
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“And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. Johanan: or, Jehoahaz Jehoiakim: or, Eliakim Zedekiah: or, Mattaniah”
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“And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.”
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