1 Chronicles 23:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 23:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 23:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 23:5 — KJV
“Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.”
— 1 Chronicles 23:5 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 23:5 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 23:5
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:5: praised, lord, instruments
“And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:5: lord, instruments, made
“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 23:5: moreover, lord, made
“Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:5: lord, instruments, made
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:5: praised, lord, instruments
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