1 Chronicles 4:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 4:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 4:31 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 4:31 — KJV
“And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David. Hazarsusim: or, Hazarsusah”
— 1 Chronicles 4:31 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 4:31 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 4:31
“And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.”
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“And Israel took all these cities: and Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Heshbon, and in all the villages thereof. villages: Heb. daughters”
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“And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge.”
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“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
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“All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.”
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