1 Chronicles 26:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 26:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 26:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. Meshelem..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 26:1 — KJV
“Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. Meshelemiah: also called, Shelemiah Asaph: also called, Ebiasaph”
— 1 Chronicles 26:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 26:1 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 26:1
“Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel. Reuel: also called, Deuel”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:1: son, sons, asaph
“And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. Shelemiah: also called Meshelemiah”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:1: meshelemiah, son, also
“These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the sons of Merari.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:1: divisions, porters, son
“As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli. Laadan: also called, Libni Jehieli: also called, Jehiel”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:1: concerning, son, sons
“And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:1: korhites, son, sons
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