1 Chronicles 28:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 28:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 28:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 28:20 — KJV
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
— 1 Chronicles 28:20 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 28:20 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 28:20
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:20: strong, good, courage
“And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:20: strong, good, courage
“Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:20: david, solomon, lord
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:20: son, nor, lord
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:20: son, nor, lord
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