1 Chronicles 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 5:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) chief...: or,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 5:2 — KJV
“For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph's:) chief...: or, prince”
— 1 Chronicles 5:2 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 5:2 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 5:2
“And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:2: judah, brethren, came
“The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:2: prevailed, above, brethren
“And the chief fathers of the families of the children of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came near, and spake before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:2: came, chief, joseph
“And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:2: judah, brethren, came
“And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him; colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 5:2: brethren, came, joseph
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