1 Chronicles 29:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 29:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 29:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 29:9 — KJV
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
— 1 Chronicles 29:9 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 29:9 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 29:9
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. blessed: or, thanked”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:9: people, heart, lord
“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:9: then, people, heart
“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”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:9: people, offered, willingly
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:9: then, people, lord
“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 29:9: people, offered, willingly
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