1 Chronicles 2:44
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 2:44 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 2:44 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 2:44 — KJV
“And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.”
— 1 Chronicles 2:44 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 2:44 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 2:44
“Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. Abraham: that is, Father of a great multitude”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:44: raham, father
“And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:44: raham, father
“And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Rebekah: Gr. Rebecca”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:44: begat, raham
“And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham's son: Abraham begat Isaac:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:44: begat, raham
“Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 2:44: raham, father
Pray 1 Chronicles 2:44
Generate a Prayer from 1 Chronicles 2:44
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse