1 Chronicles 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 8:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 8:12 — KJV
“The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:”
— 1 Chronicles 8:12 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 8:12 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 8:12
“And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.”
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“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division”
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“And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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“And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters.”
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“These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.”
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