1 Chronicles 6:55
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 6:55 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 6:55 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 6:55 — KJV
“And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round about it.”
— 1 Chronicles 6:55 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 6:55 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 6:55
“And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:55: gave, hebron, judah
“And Moses gave unto them, even to the children of Gad, and to the children of Reuben, and unto half the tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph, the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, the land, with the cities thereof in the coasts, even the cities of the country round about.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:55: gave, land, thereof
“And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:55: land, thereof, round
“And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:55: judah, thereof, round
“And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest round about.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:55: gave, judah, round
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