1 Chronicles 2:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 2:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 2:42 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 2:42 — KJV
“Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.”
— 1 Chronicles 2:42 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 2:42 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 2:42
“These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim, Ephratah: also called, Ephreth”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:42: sons, caleb, firstborn
“Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: Daniel: or, Chileab”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:42: now, sons, firstborn
“Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:42: now, sons, firstborn
“Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:42: brother, firstborn, father
“And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:42: now, sons, father
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