1 Chronicles 20:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 20:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 20:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also call..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 20:7 — KJV
“But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also called Shammah”
— 1 Chronicles 20:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 20:7 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 20:7
“And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him. defied: or, reproached Shimea: also called, Shammah”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:7: defied, israel, jonathan
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:7: jonathan, son, david
“And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there. horsemen: also called, footmen”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:7: israel, david, slew
“And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:7: jonathan, son, slew
“And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's beam. Jair: also called, Jaareoregim”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:7: son, brother, slew
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