1 Chronicles 27:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 27:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 27:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, She..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 27:16 — KJV
“Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:”
— 1 Chronicles 27:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 27:16 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 27:16
“Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 27:16: over, tribes, israel
“And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. possession: or, cattle and of...: or, and his sons officers: or, eunuchs”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 27:16: over, tribes, israel
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 27:16: over, israel, ruler
“And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 27:16: over, israel, ruler
“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 27:16: over, israel, son
Pray 1 Chronicles 27:16
Generate a Prayer from 1 Chronicles 27:16
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse