1 Chronicles 28:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 28:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 28:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 28:9 — KJV
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
— 1 Chronicles 28:9 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 28:9 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 28:9
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:9: solomon, god, father
“And after them out of all the tribes of Israel such as set their hearts to seek the LORD God of Israel came to Jerusalem, to sacrifice unto the LORD God of their fathers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:9: god, father, heart
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:9: know, god, father
“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. because: or, that”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:9: know, god, heart
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; imaginations: or, reasonings”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 28:9: son, know, god
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