1 Chronicles 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 7:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 7:16 — KJV
“And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.”
— 1 Chronicles 7:16 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 7:16 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 7:16
“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 7:16: wife, bare, son
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 7:16: wife, bare, son
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi. Levi: that is, Joined”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 7:16: bare, son, called
“And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 7:16: wife, bare, son
“And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 7:16: wife, bare, son
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