1 Chronicles 29:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 29:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 29:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 29:1 — KJV
“Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.”
— 1 Chronicles 29:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 29:1 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 29:1
“And all the congregation made a covenant with the king in the house of God. And he said unto them, Behold, the king's son shall reign, as the LORD hath said of the sons of David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:1: david, king, congregation
“For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:1: king, god, hath
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:1: king, whom, god
“And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother, answered and said, Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this hath been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar. appointment: Heb. mouth determined: or, settled”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:1: david, king, son
“As the LORD hath been with my lord the king, even so be he with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord king David.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:1: david, king, solomon
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