1 Chronicles 28:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 28:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 28:21 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 28:21 — KJV
“And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.”
— 1 Chronicles 28:21 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 28:21 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 28:21
“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded. so had David...: Heb. so was the commandment of David the man of God”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:21: courses, priests, levites
“And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen. gave willingly: Heb. offered, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:21: priests, levites, house
“Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:21: priests, levites, house
“Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise. emptied: Heb. empty, or, void”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:21: even, house, god
“Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:21: levites, service, house
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