1 Chronicles 20:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 20:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 20:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 20:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
— 1 Chronicles 20:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 20:1 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 20:1
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:1: came, pass, after
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel. in process...: Heb. after days”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:1: came, pass, after
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:1: came, joab, led
“And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:1: pass, forth, children
“For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. after...: Heb. at the end of times, even years”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:1: after, year, time
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