1 Chronicles 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 3:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 3:2 — KJV
“The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:”
— 1 Chronicles 3:2 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 3:2 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 3:2
“And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; Chileab: or, Daniel”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 3:2: third, absalom, son
“But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. Ammihud: or, Ammihur”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 3:2: absalom, son, talmai
“And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 3:2: son, fourth, adonijah
“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. be king: Heb. reign”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 3:2: son, king, adonijah
“And Rehoboam loved Maachah the daughter of Absalom above all his wives and his concubines: (for he took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines; and begat twenty and eight sons, and threescore daughters.)”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 3:2: absalom, son, maachah
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