1 Chronicles 24:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 24:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 24:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 24:5 — KJV
“Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.”
— 1 Chronicles 24:5 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 24:5 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 24:5
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 24:5: lot, house, sons
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 24:5: thus, sanctuary, house
“And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. consecrated: Heb. filled the hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 24:5: one, house, god
“Then stood Jeshua with his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of Judah, together, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, with their sons and their brethren the Levites. Judah: also called, Hodaviah together: Heb. as one”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 24:5: one, house, god
“Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Whatsoever...: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 24:5: one, house, god
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