1 Chronicles 20:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 20:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 20:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 20:8 — KJV
“These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.”
— 1 Chronicles 20:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 20:8 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 20:8
“These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:8: these, born, giant
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:8: fell, hand, david
“And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature, that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. the giant: or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:8: born, giant, gath
“And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant. great...: Heb. measure the son...: Heb. born to the giant, or, Rapha”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:8: born, giant, gath
“And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 20:8: these, born, hand
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