1 Chronicles 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 5:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 5:12 — KJV
“Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.”
— 1 Chronicles 5:12 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 5:12 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 5:12
“Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:12: chief, shaphat
“Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,”
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“And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.”
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“Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:”
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“Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; with psalteries...: Heb. with instruments of psalteries and harps”
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