1 Chronicles 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 4:20 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 4:20 — KJV
“And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth.”
— 1 Chronicles 4:20 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 4:20 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 4:20
“And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:20: sons, amnon
“But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:20: sons, amnon
“Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. have...: or, will you not, since I have commanded you? valiant: Heb. sons of valour”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:20: sons, amnon
“And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled. gat...: Heb. rode”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 4:20: sons, amnon
“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”
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