1 Chronicles 26:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 26:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 26:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 26:7 — KJV
“The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.”
— 1 Chronicles 26:7 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 26:7 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 26:7
“And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:7: sons, brethren, strong
“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:7: whose, brethren, men
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:7: sons, brethren, men
“Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:7: sons, whose, men
“And Adonijah slew sheep and oxen and fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by Enrogel, and called all his brethren the king's sons, and all the men of Judah the king's servants: Enrogel: or, the well Rogel”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 26:7: sons, brethren, men
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