1 Chronicles 21:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 21:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 21:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done ev..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 21:17 — KJV
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
— 1 Chronicles 21:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:17 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 21:17
“And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:17: david, people, sinned
“Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:17: david, god, even
“Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:17: david, god, people
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:17: god, commanded, done
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:17: god, people, thine
Pray 1 Chronicles 21:17
Generate a Prayer from 1 Chronicles 21:17
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse