1 Chronicles 2:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 2:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 2:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 2:23 — KJV
“And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.”
— 1 Chronicles 2:23 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 2:23 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 2:23
“The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars: The son...: or, Bengeber”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:23: towns, jair, threescore
“And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bare him Segub. married: Heb. took”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:23: took, threescore, machir
“The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:23: aram, sons, machir
“These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:23: even, these, sons
“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:23: took, these, sons
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