1 Chronicles 21:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 21:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 21:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 21:16 — KJV
“And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.”
— 1 Chronicles 21:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:16 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 21:16
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:16: eyes, saw, angel
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:16: saw, angel, lord
“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 21:16: david, eyes, hand
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:16: david, lord, stand
“And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:16: lifted, saw, angel
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