1 Chronicles 26:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 26:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 26:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 26:14 — KJV
“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”
— 1 Chronicles 26:14 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 26:14 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 26:14
“Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. Jerubbesheth: also called, Jerubbaal”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:14: then, son, cast
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:14: lot, zechariah, son
“These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:14: lot, son, wise
“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”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:14: shelemiah, son, also
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call...: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:14: then, son, also
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