1 Chronicles 21:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 21:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 21:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. And...: Heb. And it was evil in the eyes of the LORD ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 21:7 — KJV
“And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. And...: Heb. And it was evil in the eyes of the LORD concerning this thing”
— 1 Chronicles 21:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:7 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 21:7
“And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him also. displeased...: Heb. was evil in the eyes of the Lord”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:7: displeased, thing, heb
“But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:7: displeased, thing, heb
“And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:7: displeased, thing, heb
“And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps. by heaps: Heb. heaps, heaps”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:7: god, thing, israel
“Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain; out...: Heb. out of the midst of Judah”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:7: god, therefore, israel
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