1 Chronicles 23:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 23:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 23:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. courses: Heb. divisions" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 23:6 — KJV
“And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. courses: Heb. divisions”
— 1 Chronicles 23:6 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 23:6 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 23:6
“And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Gershon: or, Gershom”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:6: sons, levi, gershon
“And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:6: sons, levi, gershon
“And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.”
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“Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:6: sons, levi, gershon
“The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Gershon: or, Gershom”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 23:6: sons, levi, gershon
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