1 Chronicles 22:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 22:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 22:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 22:5 — KJV
“And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.”
— 1 Chronicles 22:5 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 22:5 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 22:5
“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:5: david, house, lord
“And said unto the Levites that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; it shall not be a burden upon your shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:5: david, solomon, son
“Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:5: david, solomon, son
“Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:5: son, lord, make
“And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 22:5: son, lord, glory
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