1 Chronicles 2:55
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 2:55 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 2:55 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the K..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 2:55 — KJV
“And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.”
— 1 Chronicles 2:55 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 2:55 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 2:55
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
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“And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.”
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“And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.”
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“These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. mentioned: Heb. coming”
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“And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram. plain: Heb. plains”
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