1 Chronicles 21:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 21:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 21:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 21:23 — KJV
“And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.”
— 1 Chronicles 21:23 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:23 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 21:23
“And Araunah said unto David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what seemeth good unto him: behold, here be oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and other instruments of the oxen for wood.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:23: david, take, let
“And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:23: david, lord, king
“And Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel. when: Heb. in the time the instruments: Heb. hands of instruments”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:23: david, lord, king
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:23: lord, give, also
“That we have built us an altar to turn from following the LORD, or if to offer thereon burnt offering or meat offering, or if to offer peace offerings thereon, let the LORD himself require it;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:23: let, lord, burnt
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