1 Chronicles 28:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 28:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 28:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 c..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 28:4 — KJV
“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:”
— 1 Chronicles 28:4 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 28:4 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 28:4
“And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:4: lord, god, chose
“And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:4: lord, god, chose
“And David said unto Michal, It was before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:4: lord, israel, chose
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:4: lord, god, israel
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:4: lord, god, israel
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