1 Chronicles 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 6:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 6:8 — KJV
“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz,”
— 1 Chronicles 6:8 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 6:8 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 6:8
“And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Shallum: or, Meshullam”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:8: ahitub, begat, zadok
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or, secretary”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:8: ahitub, zadok
“The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:8: zadok, ahimaaz
“Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:8: zadok, ahimaaz
“Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies. avenged...: Heb. judged him from the hand, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 6:8: zadok, ahimaaz
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