1 Chronicles 29:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 29:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 29:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 29:17 — KJV
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
— 1 Chronicles 29:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 29:17 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 29:17
“Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. instructed: Heb. founded”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:17: god, these, things
“I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:17: also, heart, pleasure
“But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter. toward...: Heb. with thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:17: know, heart, hast
“I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known. vex: Heb. provoke to anger, or, grief”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:17: know, also, heart
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. destroyed: Heb. cut off”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:17: know, also, god
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